A Little Queen of Hearts: An International Story

"A Little Queen of Hearts: An International Story" by Ruth Ogden is a tale set in the late 1800s, centered around a young girl named Marie-Celeste as she spends the summer in Windsor, England, building new relationships and experiencing new things. The book has themes of friendship, family, and different social classes, all seen through Marie-Celeste's interactions with her English cousin, Harold, and other people she encounters. It starts with Harold, a boy feeling lonely and wanting a change, who invites his relatives for a visit, while his brother, Ted, is busy with college. Marie-Celeste shows her kind and curious personality as she looks forward to new friends and experiences, setting the scene for a summer of discovery as their lives become connected. The different points of view of Harold and Marie-Celeste create a story full of family connections and adventures.