Little Lord Fauntleroy
Little Lord Fauntleroy is a children's novel written by Frances Hodgson Burnett and initially published in serials between 1885 and 1886.
In 1880 New York City, Cedric Errol is a young man living with his mother in apparent poverty after the death of his father, Captain Cedric Errol.
One day, his luck changes when they receive a visit from an English lawyer with a message from young Cedric's grandfather. His grandfather is a millionaire and he is upset that his son married an American. Still, Cedric's father's brothers having died, the young man inherits the title of Lord Fauntleroy and the wealth and land associated with the title.
In addition, he proposes that they both move to England and that young Cedric be educated there as an English aristocrat. The grandfather is surprised by the intelligence of his grandson and both establish a very special bond and learn from each other...
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Copyright note. Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett is believed to be in the public domain in the United States only. It may still be copyrighted in other countries. If you are not in the United States, please check your local laws to ensure this eBook is in the public domain in your country before downloading Little Lord Fauntleroy in PDF or EPUB.
- Pages
- 158
- Reading time
- 4 hours 53 minutes
- Pace
- Intermediate
- First published
- 1886
- Language
- English
- Downloads
- 3,007
140 years later, still timely
Why Read Little Lord Fauntleroy in 2026?
A child inherits a title and answers snobbery with unembarrassed decency. Burnett argues that manners are portable—and character travels better than money for everyone, always.
Today's connection
Class performance vs. kindness feels current again. This tale suggests that influence isn’t swagger but stewardship, learned young and practiced daily.
Character over pedigree
Grace beats display.
Influence as service
Kindness that leads.
Stewardship
Power held responsibly.
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About the author
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Gardens, friendship, and care as engines of growth, not sentiment.
