
The Girls of St. Cyprian's - A Tale of School Life - BY ANGELA BRAZIL - Author of "The School by the Sea," "The Leader of the Lower School," "The Youngest Girl in the Fifth," &c. &c.
Illustrations
THE GIRLS OF ST. CYPRIAN'S
CHAPTER I - The United Schools Alliance
CHAPTER II - St. Cyprian's College
CHAPTER III - The Story of a Violin
CHAPTER IV - Concerns Va
CHAPTER V - An Advertisement Competition
CHAPTER VI - A Chance Meeting
CHAPTER VII - A School Eisteddfod
At St. Cyprian’s, the rhythm of each term is set by the chatter of girls returning from holidays, the clatter of gears in the botany lab, and the ever‑present hum of music practice. A lively chorus of personalities—Mona, who feels the weight of endless assignments; Kitty, ever‑ready to champion the school’s concerts; and the ever‑observant Bess—fills the corridors with spirited debate about what makes a day worthwhile. Their banter, peppered with literary quotations and gentle teasing, captures the familiar tug between ambition and the desire simply to enjoy school life.
When a new violin arrives, its history whispers through the halls and sparks fresh competition, drawing the girls into rehearsals, exhibitions, and spirited inter‑school contests. Alongside studies, they navigate friendships, rivalries, and the occasional surprise visit from distant relatives, all while dreaming of future stages and scholarships. The early chapters blend humor, camaraderie, and the bittersweet ache of growing up, inviting listeners to step into a world where every lesson feels like an adventure.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (416K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2011-08-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1869–1947
A pioneer of the school story for girls, she helped turn the genre into lively, character-driven entertainment. Her hugely popular books followed friendships, rivalries, secrets, and scrapes in boarding schools and classrooms.
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