The Making of a Marchioness
by Frances Hodgson Burnettliterary work
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First published in 1901, The Making of a Marchioness follows thirty-something Emily who lives alone, humbly and happily, in a tiny apartment and on a meager income. She is the one that everyone counts on but no one goes out of their way to accommodate. This Cinderella-like story remains a much-loved favorite among many. This book is followed by a sequel, The Methods of Lady Walderhurst. Later, the two novels were combined into Emily Fox-Seton.
Adaptations (1)
The Making of a Marchioness was adapted into a 2012 television film.
The Making of a Lady2012 · television film · 95 min · dir. Richard Curson Smith · IMDb ↗IMDb6.7Poor but intelligent Emily Fox Seton accepts a marriage proposal from the older Lord James Walderhurst, a widower pushed into providing an heir by his haughty aunt Maria.
