"True Stories of Girl Heroines" by Evelyn Everett-Green is an anthology that presents compelling narratives of young women who demonstrated exceptional bravery in perilous historical events. Each story puts a spotlight on different heroines and their actions, underscoring themes such as courage, strength, and empowerment when confronted with hardship. For instance, at the beginning of one story, Inez Arroya and her servant, Juana, are in danger when rebel Moriscos storm their house in Istan. Inez bravely decides to defend them. The girls fight back against the invaders, using stones in a desperate attempt to protect themselves. Their courage shows how strong women can be while questioning the customs of their time, emphasizing the idea of heroism that runs throughout this anthology.
True Stories of Girl Heroines
By Evelyn Everett-Green
Amidst rebellion and danger, young women unearth extraordinary courage to protect themselves and challenge the expectations of their era.
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About the AuthorEvelyn Ward Everett-Green was an English novelist who started with improving, pious stories for children, moved on to historical fiction for older girls, and then turned to adult romantic fiction. She wrote about 350 books, more than 200 of them under her own name, and others using the pseudonyms H. F. E., Cecil Adair, E. Ward and Evelyn Dare.
Evelyn Ward Everett-Green was an English novelist who started with improving, pious stories for children, moved on to historical fiction for older girls, and then turned to adult romantic fiction. She wrote about 350 books, more than 200 of them under her own name, and others using the pseudonyms H. F. E., Cecil Adair, E. Ward and Evelyn Dare.
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