A classic adventure story with a traditional British heroine, His Excellency's governess is a fast-paced adventure packed full of colourful characters, detailed descriptions, and mischief. The story starts in London, where young Cecil Anstruther graduates from school and quickly finds employment as a Governess and travels to Baghdad. Like many of Grier's books, the heroine faces trials and tribulations and undertakes many heroic adventures learning a lot about life and herself along the way. His Excellency's Governess is the fourth book in the Modern East series by Hilda Caroline Gregg, writing under the pseudonym Sydney Grier. The complete series of short stories include: The Flag of the Adventurer, Two Strong Men, The Advanced-Guard, His Excellency's English Governess, Peace With Honour, The Warden of the Marches
