governesses

Retells in simple language the events leading up to and following young Jane's arrival at Thornfield Hall, a country estate owned by the mysterious Mr. Rochester.

Sent with her governess to live with the dreadful Carter family in exotic Brazil in 1910, Maia endures many hardships before fulfilling her dream of exploring the Amazon River.

Recounts the experiences of the English governess, Anna Leonowens, at the Siamese court in the 1860s.

In this wickedly charming tale, Emma Thompson portrays a mysterious woman with special powers who enters the household of the recently widowed Mr. Brown (Colin Firth) and attempts to tame his seven very naughty children. The children have managed to drive away 17 previous nannies, but as Nanny McPhee takes control, they begin to notice that their misbehaving has magical and startling consequences.

"Miss Penelope Lumley embarks on an investigation into the mysteries surrounding the Incorrigible children, Lord Ashton, the forests of Ashton Place, and her own past"--Provided by publisher.

The three Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place learn they are under a curse after traveling to London in the company of fifteen-year-old governess Miss Penelope Lumley.

When a penniless governess falls in love with the brooding master of Thornfield, she is unaware of the tragic events that will follow.