"Betty Leicester's Christmas" by Sarah Orne Jewett is a heartwarming story set in the late 1800s about a girl named Betty embracing the trials of growing up during Christmas. The story shows Betty's journey as she travels from the peaceful shores of Tideshead to the busy streets of London and the grand halls of Danesly. As she prepares to celebrate the holidays with her father and Lady Mary, Betty deals with loneliness and struggles to find her place among the grown-ups. During her visit, Betty develops stronger connections with her father and makes new friends like Edith Banfield and Warford. Together, they plan a magical Christmas, which includes a wonderful musical performance for everyone to enjoy. The story highlights the preciousness of youth, the meaningfulness of friendships, and the enchantment of Christmas.
Betty Leicester's Christmas
By Sarah Orne Jewett
Amidst festive celebrations and new friendships, a young girl confronts the bittersweet challenges of growing up and finding her place in the world.
Summary
About the AuthorTheodora Sarah Orne Jewett was an American novelist, short story writer and poet, best known for her local color works set along or near the southern coast of Maine. Jewett is recognized as an important practitioner of American literary regionalism.
Theodora Sarah Orne Jewett was an American novelist, short story writer and poet, best known for her local color works set along or near the southern coast of Maine. Jewett is recognized as an important practitioner of American literary regionalism.
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