Philippa

"Philippa" by Mrs. Molesworth is a novel about a young girl finding her place in the world. Philippa Raynsworth grapples with complicated family ties, especially with her cousin Maida and sister Evelyn, as she discovers more about herself. The story starts as Philippa thinks about the sadness of saying goodbye, magnified by the gloomy weather. When she visits her rich cousins, the Lermonts, she's both amazed and aware that she doesn't quite fit in. The book shows her kind heart through talks with Maida, where she thinks deeply about how quickly life passes by. As hints of change appear, Philippa decides to go with her sister to a big family event, even pretending to be a servant, showing how much she wants to help.