![]() While this wealth greatly benefitted Anne’s practical needs, it proved a hindrance in matters of the heart. It – and the baronetcy – were a source of great pride for Sir Walter, and he saw fit to spend his wealth on every luxury imaginable, so that his home and lifestyle reflected his rank. Its endless rooms were filled with rich furnishings and decorated with the latest fashions. The Hall itself was no less impressive than its grounds. On completing her education, Anne returned to live with her indifferent family on their estate, Kellynch Hall: a grand affair surrounded by parklands for riding and hunting, carefully maintained shrubberies, and stylish gardens. But Anne’s relocation to Bath divided her from her godmother, Lady Russell, who always had Anne’s best interests at heart. Her vain and conceited father, Sir Walter, and her equally self-important older sister, Elizabeth, wouldn’t have offered her any comfort during this difficult time. The first blow came at age 14, when Anne’s much-cherished mother died and – in the grips of her grief – Anne was shipped off to Bath to finish her education. ![]() Three significant blows had led Anne to a life of loneliness and pain. ![]() Despite the wealth and respectability that comes with being the daughter of a baron, Anne Elliot’s life had not been without hardship. ![]()
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