
Rosa Nouchette Carey
Rosa Nouchette Carey was an English children's writer and popular novelist, whose works reflected the values of her time and were thought of as wholesome for girls. However, they are "not entirely bereft of grit and realism."

Esther : a book for girls
A girl's world turns upside down as she confronts family secrets and societal pressures, redefining her identity in the wake of loss.
By Rosa Nouchette Carey

Mollie's Prince: A Novel
** In late 19th-century England, two sisters face financial struggles and family responsibilities as they strive to support their artist father and pursue their own dreams.
By Rosa Nouchette Carey

Averil
In a world of familial expectations, a tenderhearted woman must decide between personal desires and duty, with the help of a cheerful lawyer and the needs of a grieving relative who lost her mother.
By Rosa Nouchette Carey

Herb of Grace
Watch an artistically inclined barrister as he finds beauty and connection amidst the expectations of work and society.
By Rosa Nouchette Carey

Wee Wifie
Amidst social expectations and familial duties, a woman finds herself entangled in a web of love, sacrifice, and heartbreak.
By Rosa Nouchette Carey

Our Bessie
When a cheerful girl becomes stranded on a snowbound train, her kindness blossoms into an unlikely friendship that changes her world forever.
By Rosa Nouchette Carey

Heriot's Choice: A Tale
A woman leaves her solitary life to care for her brother's family after a death, only to find herself entangled in new relationships and unexpected challenges.
By Rosa Nouchette Carey

Not Like Other Girls
In a close-knit village, three sisters find their simple lives complicated by blossoming love and the rigid expectations of their social circle.
By Rosa Nouchette Carey

Uncle Max
A grieving young woman seeking purpose finds an unexpected ally in her open-minded uncle, who encourages her to defy societal expectations and pursue a life of helping others.
By Rosa Nouchette Carey

Doctor Luttrell's First Patient
A young doctor's career and life are at stake when his first patient offers a glimmer of hope amidst financial struggles and self-doubt.
By Rosa Nouchette Carey

Lover or Friend
In a world of social expectations, two families' lives become intertwined as new friendships blossom and old loyalties are tested.
By Rosa Nouchette Carey