Little Eve Edgarton

"Little Eve Edgarton" by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott is a story set in the early 1900s, about Eve Edgarton, an extraordinary girl whose life of global adventures with her father masks a longing for a simple home. Using humor and touching moments, the novel looks at what people think is beautiful and valuable, shown through Eve's relationships. The book begins with two men outside a hotel, talking about how women act and look. The younger man is annoyed by dating pretty but empty-headed women, while the older man thinks real beauty is inside. This talk leads to the appearance of Eve, who doesn't seem pretty at first but is very interesting. The story shows how Eve's free spirit goes against what people expect, especially when she unexpectedly joins the younger man on a horseback ride. Their ride turns into a storm, representing how life and love can be messy and surprising.