Dear Theodora Author:Florence Irwin The heroine of Dear Theodora, this turn-of-the-century novel from The Victorian Bookshelf, combines her independent nature with lofty dreams when she sets out to earn money for her poverty-stricken family. In her job as a companion to a rich but fussy elderly woman, Theodora Winthrop finds herself on the outside looking in on a life of wealth an... more »d affluence. Forced to swallow her pride on numerous occasions, she ponders whether luxury does indeed bring genuine happiness. It is not until a broken engagement and a blessed reunion that Theodora realizes the rewards of service and the value of true love.« less