Little Saint Elizabeth and Other Stories

"Little Saint Elizabeth and Other Stories" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a collection in which the central story introduces us to young Elizabeth, a pure-hearted girl shaped by a strict upbringing in a quiet French château. Losing her aunt thrusts Elizabeth into the vibrant, yet overwhelming, world of New York, where she confronts wealth, solitude, and a burning desire to aid those less fortunate. Initially seen as a princess, Elizabeth's move to her Uncle Bertrand's home after her aunt's passing exposes her to a life of luxury that clashes with her compassionate spirit, and as she navigates her new life, she grapples with her commitment to charity amidst the indifference of her surroundings, revealing a narrative rich with themes of innocence, social inequalities, and the search for purpose in a world of conflicting values.