
BY - JANE D. ABBOTT
GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS —— NEW YORK - Made in the United States of America
TO MARTHA THIS BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED
HAPPY HOUSE
THE NANCY DREW MYSTERY STORIES - By CAROLYN KEENE - Illustrated. Every Volume Complete in Itself.
The Judy Bolton Mystery Stories - By MARGARET SUTTON
The MARY and JERRY MYSTERY STORIES - By FRANCIS HUNT
Melody Lane Mystery Stories - By LILIAN GARIS
The Carolyn Wells - Books for Girls
DANA GIRLS MYSTERY STORIES - BY CAROLYN KEENE - Author of the - NANCY DREW MYSTERY STORIES
In a sun‑soft June afternoon, three young women gather in their dormitory as the campus bell chimes, marking the close of their university days. Their conversation swirls between nostalgia for freshman years and the uneasy excitement of stepping into a world reshaped by war. As they sort through a trunk of shared memories, each grapples with her own sense of purpose—whether to chase distant horizons or to stay rooted in familiar comforts.
Through witty banter and heartfelt confessions, the novel sketches the delicate balance of ambition and uncertainty that defines the transition from student life to adulthood. The characters’ differing outlooks—one eager for adventure, another wary of change—highlight the universal struggle of finding one’s place after graduation. Lightly laced with humor and a touch of melancholy, the story invites listeners to reflect on their own rites of passage and the bonds that endure beyond the classroom.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (354K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
2010-04-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1881–1968
Best known for warm, character-driven stories for girls and families, this American novelist wrote more than 35 books and later expanded into adult fiction. Her work often blends everyday domestic life with a hopeful sense of growth and independence.
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