L. T. Meade
Elizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith (1844–1914), writing under the pseudonym L. T. Meade, was a prolific writer of girls' stories. She was born in Bandon, County Cork, Ireland, daughter of Rev. R. T. Meade, of Nohoval, County Cork. She later moved to London, where she married Alfred Toulmin Smith in September 1879.
A World of Girls: The Story of a School
A young girl, grieving the loss of her mother, confronts the challenges of growing up as she enters a boarding school filled with new faces and unexpected friendships.
By L. T. Meade
David's Little Lad
A young woman's quiet life explodes with the return of a scandalous brother and buried family secrets, offering her the adventure she craved but not as she imagined.
By L. T. Meade
The Lady of the Forest: A Story for Girls
Amidst an old estate and an enchanted forest, two sisters journey into a mystical legacy, seeking adventure where family secrets and magic intertwine.
By L. T. Meade
A Modern Tomboy: A Story for Girls
In a house turned school, a young girl must learn to navigate new friendships and rivalries when a group of spirited girls enter her life, changing everything.
By L. T. Meade
The Girl and Her Fortune
Two orphaned sisters leave school and must face the challenges of adulthood and a surprising financial crisis, all while sorting out love and their place in the world.
By L. T. Meade
A Sweet Girl Graduate
A young woman leaves her simple farm life to face the challenges of college, discovering friendship, ambition, and herself along the way.
By L. T. Meade
A Plucky Girl
When a young woman loses her family's fortune, she bravely defies expectations and societal norms to forge her own independent path by opening a boarding house in London.
By L. T. Meade
The Daughter of a Soldier: A Colleen of South Ireland
In early 20th century Ireland, an orphaned girl must find strength as she navigates the complicated dynamics of her uncle's household and fights against a step-aunt who threatens her rightful inheritance.
By L. T. Meade
A Girl in Ten Thousand
A young woman risks everything—family expectations, financial security, and societal norms—to pursue her dream of a life dedicated to healing and independence.
By L. T. Meade
The Palace Beautiful: A Story for Girls
When tragedy strikes, three sisters must rely on each other as they embark on a journey of self-discovery and resilience in the face of adversity.
By L. T. Meade
The Children's Pilgrimage
Two young orphans embark on a heartfelt mission to find a lost girl, holding onto each other as they brave the grim realities of London in search of hope and family.
By L. T. Meade
A World of Girls: The Story of a School
A young girl confronts the challenges of boarding school, where she will find friendship, deal with grief, and discover herself.
By L. T. Meade
A Master of Mysteries
In a world of ghosts and secrets, one man must use his skills to uncover the truth behind a mysterious death in a haunted inn.
By L. T. Meade
The Manor School
A young girl, facing a life she doesn't want, plots a daring escape to chase her dreams of adventure and freedom.
By L. T. Meade
A Son of Ishmael: A Novel
In a world shrouded in shadows and secrets, a young woman's life is transformed by a mysterious romance as she navigates love, loss, and a family's haunting quest for revenge.
By L. T. Meade
A Girl of the People
In a gritty world, a young girl must rise above hardship to protect her family after tragedy strikes.
By L. T. Meade
The Rebel of the School
In a Victorian school rife with social division, an unlikely friendship ignites when a spirited Irish girl challenges the rules to befriend a kind-hearted scholarship student, sparking rebellion and testing loyalty.
By L. T. Meade
Three Girls from School
Three ambitious students risk everything when they hatch a bold plan to trade their essays, dreaming of freedom and excitement beyond the school gates.
By L. T. Meade
Mou-Setsé: A Negro Hero; The Orphans' Pilgimage: A Story of Trust in God
Amidst the trials of slavery and the perils of orphanhood, faith and courage light the path towards freedom and family.
By L. T. Meade
The Time of Roses
After a damaging figure returns, a young lady faces trials of loyalty and moral strength as she considers a helpful offering that may compromise her values.
By L. T. Meade