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.
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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.
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Wild Kitty
A wild Irish girl crashes into the lives of prim schoolgirls, igniting a whirlwind of rivalry, friendship, and self-discovery.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A Girl of the People
In a gritty world, a young girl must rise above hardship to protect her family after tragedy strikes.
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Frances Kane's Fortune
Torn between family obligations and a rekindled romance, a young woman must navigate societal expectations and matters of the heart while safeguarding her family's estate and facing a surprise house guest from the family's past.
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Hollyhock: A Spirit of Mischief
When an aunt arrives with a life-altering plan for their education, a spirited young girl and her sisters must confront expectations that threaten their carefree world.
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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.
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Scamp and I: A Story of City By-Ways
Amidst London's glittering high society, two penniless children chase impossible dreams, leading to a chance encounter that changes everything.
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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.
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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.
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The Little School-Mothers
When a new student arrives and starts to gain friends, long-standing students begin to experience rivalry as they manage their new life.
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