The Shuttle

In Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel "The Shuttle," set in the early 20th century, Sir Nigel Anstruthers seeks a wealthy heiress to save his estate, marrying the charming Rosalie, daughter of an American millionaire. However, their life in England becomes a troubled isolation as Nigel and his mother detach Rosalie from her family. Years later, Rosalie’s sister Bettina arrives to uncover the truth about her sister’s disappearance, embarking on a journey to restore both Rosalie’s wellbeing and the dilapidated Stornham Court. As Bettina reintegrates Rosalie into society, she also earns the respect of the local community through her commitment to involving local workers in the estate’s revival.