Little Lord Fauntleroy is a novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett that tells the story of a young American boy named Cedric Errol who inherits a title and estate in England from his wealthy grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt. Cedric, known as Little Lord Fauntleroy, is a kind and innocent child who is loved by all who meet him. Despite his simple upbringing, he is determined to bring happiness to his ...