
In the sun‑drenched gardens of Warwick Hall, Betty Lewis finds a quiet corner to perfect the school’s commemorative volume. As editor‑in‑chief of the student magazine, she is admired for her meticulous prose and the confidence she exudes while the world around her seems to pause. The gentle rustle of plum blossoms and the distant clatter of the school bell frame her diligent work, hinting at a life balanced between scholarship and the lively rhythm of academy life.
When the hunter’s horn summons the students to an outdoor sport, the tranquil garden erupts with the laughter of her classmates, and Betty’s thoughts shift from ink to invitation. Tasked with serving as maid of honor at an upcoming celebration, she must navigate the expectations of her peers while keeping her own feelings in check. As the first chapters unfold, listeners will be drawn into a world of youthful ambition, friendship, and the subtle pressures of stepping into a new, socially demanding role.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (361K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2007-04-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1863–1931
Best known for creating the much-loved Little Colonel books, this American writer built a wide readership with warm, lively stories for young readers. Her work remained popular well into the early 20th century and helped make her one of Kentucky’s best-known authors of children’s fiction.
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