Miss Hope's Niece, also known as Esmee's Choice, is a novel written by Cecilia Selby Lowndes in 1889, aimed at a female audience. The story follows the life of Esmee, a young girl who is left an orphan after her mother's death. She is taken in by her aunt, Miss Hope, who is a wealthy and influential woman. Esmee's life takes a turn for the better as she is introduced to a world of luxury and privilege.However, Esmee soon realizes that her aunt's lifestyle is not as glamorous as it seems. Miss Hope is controlling and manipulative, and she has her own agenda for Esmee's future. Esmee must make a choice between staying with her aunt and living a life of luxury or following her own dreams and aspirations.The novel explores themes of family, love, and independence. It portrays the struggles of a young girl trying to find her place in the world and the challenges she faces along the way. The story is set in the Victorian era and provides a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of the time.Overall, Miss Hope's Niece is a captivating tale of a young girl's journey towards self-discovery and independence. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature and the struggles faced by women during that time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.