The Girls And I: A Veracious History (1892)

By Mrs. Molesworth

Book Overview

The Girls And I: A Veracious History is a novel written by Mary Louisa Molesworth and published in 1892. It is a coming-of-age story that follows the lives of three sisters, Edith, Dorothy, and Nellie, as they grow up in a small English village. The novel is written in the form of a memoir, with the narrator, who is one of the sisters, recounting their experiences and adventures.The story begins with the girls' childhood, as they play and explore the countryside around their home. As they grow older, they face the challenges of adolescence, including love, friendship, and social expectations. The novel explores themes of female empowerment, sisterhood, and the complexities of growing up in a patriarchal society.Throughout the book, the girls learn important life lessons and develop their own unique personalities. Edith is the eldest and the most responsible, while Dorothy is the artistic and creative one, and Nellie is the youngest and most adventurous. Together, they navigate the ups and downs of life, supporting each other through everything.Overall, The Girls And I: A Veracious History is a charming and nostalgic novel that captures the essence of Victorian-era England. It is a timeless story of sisterhood and growing up that will resonate with readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120885523
• ISBN13: 9781120885524
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"