"Little Lord Fauntleroy" is a novel written by Frances Hodgson Burnett, first published in 1886. The story follows a young boy named Cedric Errol, who is raised in New York City by his loving mother, Mrs. Errol. He discovers that he is the heir to a British earldom and must move to England to live with his grandfather, the gruff Earl of Dorincourt. As Cedric adapts to his new life, he brings kindness and compassion to his interactions with others, including the local villagers and his grandfather. The novel explores themes of social class, family, and the impact of a child's innocence on the world around him.