Four girls of forty years ago

"Four Girls of Forty Years Ago" by Nina Rhoades is a story about the Winslow sisters, Dulcie, Daisy, Molly, and Maud, as they deal with the challenges of growing up without their mother and with their father working far away in China. The young girls live in their grandfather’s old house in New York City under the care of a step-grandmother who is very hard on them, making them miss their old nurse, Lizzie, who used to make them feel safe and cared for. The story shows how the sisters use their imagination and their bond to get through their everyday life, full of neglect and the sadness of not having their parents around, and look forward to brighter days to come. The novel explores the innocence and imagination of childhood, the search for parental affection, and the power of sisterhood when facing difficulties.