Classic historical romance novel offering timeless storytelling and character depth
Explores the influence of American wealth on English society for unique historical insight
Features intelligent and enterprising heroines challenging traditional gender roles
Richly detailed descriptions of English country houses and gardens enhance the reading experience
Preface by Anne Sebba adds contemporary relevance and literary context
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PREFACE BY ANNE SEBBA 504pp ISBN 9781903155615 The Shuttle, which was was first published in 1907, four years before the author's most famous book, The Secret Garden, is about American heiresses marrying English aristocrats; by extension it is about the effect of American energy, dynamism and affluence on an impoverished English ruling
