A Girl of the People

Name: A Girl of the People
Author: L. T. Meade
ISBN: 9781787367913

Author: L. T. Meade
Language: English
Length: 174 pages
ISBN: 9781787367913
Published: 14 September 2023
Imprint: Sovereign

working-class
social reform
education
advocacy
community
compassion
challenges
love
friendship
equality

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Description

"A Girl of the People" by L. T. Meade follows the life of Mollie Maxwell, a spirited and compassionate young woman from a working-class background. Despite facing societal challenges, Mollie's determination leads her to pursue education and social reform. She becomes a voice for the underprivileged, advocating for better living conditions and workers' rights. Along the way, Mollie navigates love, friendship, and the complexities of class distinctions, making a lasting impact on her community and inspiring others to strive for a fairer society.

Author

L. T. Meade (1844–1914), born Elizabeth Thomasina Meade in County Cork, was one of the most prolific writers of girls' stories in the late Victorian and Edwardian years. She edited, published at speed, and filled shelves with school tales, mysteries, and heroines who get into trouble and think their way out.

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