
Copyright, 1882, By Estes and Lauriat. - University Press: John Wilson and Son, Cambridge.
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
SIX GIRLS.
CHAPTER I. UNDER THE TREES.
CHAPTER II. AROUND THE FIRE.
CHAPTER III. A FOUNDATION THAT BROUGHT KAT TO GRIEF.
CHAPTER IV. IN CONFIDENCE.
CHAPTER V. ONE DAY.
CHAPTER VI. A STRANGER.
CHAPTER VII. MR. CONGREVE SURPRISES HIMSELF AND EVERYBODY ELSE.
In a sun‑dappled garden, the world seems to pause for a moment of quiet grace. Two sisters, one busy stitching in a white dress and the other flitting in a pink frock, trade playful banter about boats, dresses, and the restless yearning for something more than the predictable rhythm of their summer days. Their conversation reveals a lively contrast: the practical, steady-hearted sister who respects their father's guidance, and the spirited, imaginative one who dreams of stages, Shakespearean romance, and daring escapades.
Through vivid, breezy prose, the narrative captures the warmth of the beech‑shaded lawn, the sparkle of a nearby pond, and the gentle teasing that binds the girls together. As they contemplate secret plans and the allure of the unknown, listeners are invited into a world where childhood curiosity meets the comforting rhythms of home, setting the stage for gentle adventures yet to unfold.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (567K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Jacqueline Jeremy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
May 21, 2008
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for a warm, old-fashioned family story about six sisters, this elusive 19th-century novelist has left behind a book that still feels lively and full of personality. Even though little is firmly documented about her life, her work offers a vivid glimpse of home life, growing up, and the bonds between girls.
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