
Four spirited girls dominate the summer days of a genteel London suburb, each with a distinct flair that shapes their little circle. Brenda, the confident leader, enjoys the privileges of her family’s status while her friends—Belle, Edith, and the outspoken Nora—navigate the nuances of loyalty, rivalry, and the yearning for independence. Their club, a blend of secret vows and playful schemes, thrives on whispered plans, daring dares, and the occasional splash of raw oysters that marks Brenda’s growing boldness.
When Brenda’s older cousin Julia arrives, the group’s equilibrium is tested. Julia’s polished manners and advanced studies promise both admiration and unease, especially for a Brenda who fiercely guards her autonomy. As the girls grapple with the newcomer’s influence, they discover how friendship can both challenge and reinforce their sense of self, setting the stage for a summer of laughter, misunderstandings, and the subtle art of growing up together.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (431K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Heather Clark, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
Release date
2011-01-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

d. 1926
A teacher and novelist with a gift for making history feel alive, she wrote children's books that mixed adventure with careful research. Her best-known work includes the Brenda series, remembered for being both entertaining and instructive.
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