***In Adeline Sergeant's poignant tale "An Unsuitable Friendship," we are transported to the world of Margaret Adair and Janetta Colwyn, two girls from vastly different backgrounds whose unexpected bond challenges the rigid social norms of their time. Margaret, a beauty and heiress, embodies the grace and privilege of high society, while Janetta, a talented but humble music governess, navigates life with resilience and determination despite her modest means. Their friendship, forged in the halls of a prestigious girls' school, defies the expectations and prejudices of their peers and elders, particularly the formidable Miss Polehampton. Through the lens of this unlikely companionship, Sergeant explores themes of class, ambition, and the innate human need for connection and understanding. An Unsuitable Friendship Janetta was the music governess—a brown little thing of no particular importance, and Margaret Adair was a beauty and an ...
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