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The Shuttle
by Burnett, Frances Hodgson
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Creators: Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) "The Shuttle" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a novel published in 1907. When wealthy American heiress Rosalie Vanderpoel marries an impoverished English nobleman, she disappears from her family's life, trapped in isolation at a crumbling estate. Years later, her strong-willed sister Bettina crosses the Atlantic to investigate, discovering Rosalie's grim situation. As Bettina works to restore both her sister and the neglected manor, she navigates English society and encounters a proud but impoverished lord, setting the stage for confrontation with Rosalie's controlling husband. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 1066