Red Rose and Tiger Lily; Or, In a Wider World by L. T. Meade

"Red Rose and Tiger Lily; Or, In a Wider World" by L.T. Meade is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces readers to two central characters, Hester and her younger sister Nan, as they navigate the complexities of family life, friendship, and the anticipation of new beginnings. As they reunite with friends from school, the dynamic sisters and their relationships promise to unfold in charming and sometimes tumultuous ways. The opening portion of the book depicts a lively summer evening as Hester eagerly awaits the return of her sister Nan from school. The text captures Hester's excitement and anticipation, providing insight into the contrasting personalities of the sisters—Hester's calm demeanor versus Nan's impulsive nature. Their father, Sir John Thornton, is introduced as a reserved man who seems both fond and wary of Nan's spirited presence. The arrival of their friend Annie Forest adds another layer to the story, hinting at forthcoming adventures as the girls' relationships develop amidst domestic challenges and the implications of a potential new family dynamic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Meade, L. T., 1854-1914
Title Red Rose and Tiger Lily; Or, In a Wider World
Credits Produced by D. Alexander and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sisters -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Fathers and daughters -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Stepfamilies -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 23022
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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