My Lady Peggy Goes to Town

"My Lady Peggy Goes to Town" by Frances Aymar Mathews is a historical fiction where Lady Peggy Burgoyne deals with love, family, and what society expects of her. The story focuses on her fun but difficult relationship with Sir Percy, her exciting experiences in London, and her goal to be herself while going through love and social situations. The story begins with Lady Peggy excitedly waiting for her love, Sir Percy, to return after leaving her godmother's house early. As she swings from a plum tree, her playful talk shows she is strong and a bit quirky, suggesting some complicated love situations. Through funny talks with her maid, we see Lady Peggy's lively personality and hints at a larger conflict within her to find her place within the world.