The Motor Girls in the Mountains; or, The Gypsy Girl's Secret

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The Motor Girls in the Mountains; or, The Gypsy Girl's Secret

by Margaret Penrose

EN·~4 hours·31 chapters

Chapters

31 total
1

THE MOTOR GIRLS IN THE MOUNTAINS - CHAPTER I BREAKING THE SPEED LIMIT

12:26
2

CHAPTER II QUICK THINKING

10:43
3

CHAPTER III THE MISSING PURSE

9:21
4

CHAPTER IV THE STERNER SEX

11:15
5

CHAPTER V A GROUP OF VAGABONDS

8:54
6

CHAPTER VI A PERPLEXING PROBLEM

8:11
7

CHAPTER VII THE MOUNTAIN CAMP

12:10
8

CHAPTER VIII FUN IN THE OPEN

11:27
9

CHAPTER IX THE “WATER SPRITE”

10:11
10

CHAPTER X SPRINGING A LEAK

10:03

Description

Three spirited friends set off in a breezy summer automobile, racing toward the Adirondacks and a promised stay at Camp Kill Kare. Their banter about diets, daring shortcuts, and the thrill of open road paints a vivid picture of youthful independence in an era when girls’ adventures were still a novelty. Along the way, they glimpse the charm of countryside life—chirping birds, rustling trees, and the occasional mischievous chipmunk—while dreaming of the welcoming aunt who awaits them midway.

Beyond the laughter and lighthearted teasing, the journey hints at deeper currents: a mysterious gypsy girl whose secret may intersect with the girls’ own quests for freedom. As the motor car hums toward its destination, the trio’s bond is tested by the road’s unpredictabilities, promising a blend of camaraderie, gentle romance, and a touch of intrigue that keeps listeners turning the wheel.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (266K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2012-03-05

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Margaret Penrose

Behind this byline was a lively corner of early 20th-century children’s fiction, packed with school adventures, road trips, and upbeat heroines. The name was used for several popular girls’ series created through the Stratemeyer Syndicate.

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