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The book traces the earlier years of Alice, the governess whose youth and experiences inspired Lewis Carroll’s beloved characters. As Tait recounts Alice’s naive and often deceived life, readers gain insight into the historical roots and personal backdrop that shaped the whimsical world of Wonderland.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Vanessa Tait
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