
ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
In the gentle world of Burnet, two sisters are busy hemming ruffles for Clover’s first evening dress, a white gown that promises a modest debut into society. Their conversation drifts from garden memories to the latest gossip about a former schoolmate’s hurried wedding, hinting at the ambitions and expectations that flutter around every young woman in the town.
When Katy bursts in, breathless with news of her father’s urgent trip, the household hums with a mix of excitement and concern. The girls’ simple pleasures—fresh violets, whispered plans for future balls, and the comfort of family—are set against the backdrop of small‑town routines and the subtle stirrings of change. Listeners are invited to share in the tender moments of sisterly affection, the anticipation of growing up, and the quiet resilience that defines the Carr family as they navigate everyday joys and the first ripples of new responsibilities.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (308K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Suzanne L. Shell, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Release date
2005-09-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1835–1905
Beloved for creating spirited girls who felt vivid and real, this 19th-century American writer is best remembered for the classic novel What Katy Did. Writing as Susan Coolidge, she brought warmth, humor, and everyday family life to generations of young readers.
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