Phyllis

"Phyllis" by Duchess is a late 19th-century story about a young woman named Phyllis Vernon as she grows up and deals with her family and friends. Phyllis isn't like her siblings, especially her pretty sister Dora, and she often feels left out, particularly when the handsome new landlord, Mr. Carrington, arrives and everyone wants his attention. The book begins by showing us the Vernon family, with Phyllis as the funny and awkward middle child compared to her brother Billy and sister Dora. She’s not afraid to share her honest opinions, which makes the story charming and witty as she thinks about her family and where she fits in. The story sets the stage for potential romances and Phyllis growing as a person, as she figures out love and what her family expects from her.