Burnett's The Shuttle (1906) is the story of wealthy Vanderpoel sisters. Presenting the late nineteenth century American trend of heiresses marrying into the English aristocracy, Burnett presents a daring and bold heroine, Bettina. Having initially come to rescue her elder sister from the dull upper-class life she is forced to live, Bettina meets a member of the aristocracy and falls in love herself. The title refers to the trips that were made across the continent between England and America.
- ISBN10 1903155614
- ISBN13 9781903155615
- Publish Date 19 April 2007 (first published 1 November 2002)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Persephone Books Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 504
- Language English