
Violet spends her days perched in a bright, turret‑shaped window that looks out over a bustling street. From there she watches children play, gathers fresh crocuses and violets, and shares a quiet smile with anyone who pauses to admire her purple dress. Though she cannot walk or run like the other kids, the love of her mother and the simple joys of the garden keep her world vibrant.
When Violet’s mother passes away, the flowers that once brought comfort now stir a deep sorrow, and the window becomes a place of both memory and longing. A teasing remark from a neighborhood boy, calling her a “little hunchback,” forces her to confront the harshness of the world beyond her pane. Yet even in tears, Violet’s quiet determination shines, hinting at the hope and courage that will guide her through the challenges ahead.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (317K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2019-07-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1833–1891
An Irish writer of children's fiction in the Victorian era, she published under several names and left behind imaginative stories with a gentle, old-fashioned charm. Born into the Plunket family and later Lady Greene, she moved in notable circles but wrote for young readers.
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