"A Pair of Schoolgirls: A Story of School Days" by Angela Brazil is a story that plunges into the lives of young women at Avondale College in the late 1800s, where a spirited school election stirs up ambition and tests the bonds of friendship. The narrative centers around Dorothy Greenfield, a determined student who eagerly participates in the election for Warden of the Lower School, facing rivals and navigating tricky social dynamics as she campaigns for votes. Readers are introduced to Dorothy on the first day of the autumn term as she expresses her ambitions, setting the stage for a tale of friendship, rivalry, and self-discovery within the vibrant school environment. The story shows Dorothy's strong will and pride as she grapples with her own feelings about who she is and where she comes from, all while striving for acceptance and recognition among her peers.
A Pair of Schoolgirls: A Story of School Days
By Angela Brazil
In a bustling school brimming with aspirations, a young woman's quest for acceptance and recognition is tested by the trials of friendship, ambition, and a contested election.
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About the AuthorAngela Brazil was one of the first British writers of "modern schoolgirls' stories", written from the characters' point of view and intended primarily as entertainment rather than moral instruction. In the first half of the 20th century she published nearly 50 books of girls' fiction, the vast majority being boarding school stories. She also published numerous short stories in magazines.
Angela Brazil was one of the first British writers of "modern schoolgirls' stories", written from the characters' point of view and intended primarily as entertainment rather than moral instruction. In the first half of the 20th century she published nearly 50 books of girls' fiction, the vast majority being boarding school stories. She also published numerous short stories in magazines.
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