Nobody's AngelsVictoria's accession to the throne in 1837 coincided with the birth of a now notorious gender stereotypethe "Angel in the House." Comparing the position of real womenfrom the Queen of England to middle class housewiveswith their status as household angels, Elizabeth Langland explores a complex image of femininity in Victorian culture. Langland offers provocative readings of nineteenth century fiction as well as a rare glimpse into etiquette guides,