"The Little Old Portrait" by Mrs. Molesworth, is a story set during the French Revolution. It’s about a noble girl named Edmee, her peasant friend Pierre, and the troubles they face as their world is turned upside down by the conflict between the rich and poor. The story starts by showing the growing tension in France, and how Edmee's family, while getting ready for a birthday, wonders about a mysterious painting of a young girl. The eagerness to learn more about the portrait hints about family secrets, which connect with what's happening throughout France.
The Little Old Portrait
By Mrs. Molesworth
Amidst the chaos of revolution, a young noblewoman and her childhood friend discover that a forgotten portrait holds the key to their families' intertwined destinies.
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About the AuthorMary Louisa Molesworth, née Stewart was an English writer of children's stories who wrote for children under the name of Mrs Molesworth. Her first novels, for adult readers, Lover and Husband (1869) to Cicely (1874), appeared under the pseudonym of Ennis Graham. Her name occasionally appears in print as M. L. S. Molesworth.
Mary Louisa Molesworth, née Stewart was an English writer of children's stories who wrote for children under the name of Mrs Molesworth. Her first novels, for adult readers, Lover and Husband (1869) to Cicely (1874), appeared under the pseudonym of Ennis Graham. Her name occasionally appears in print as M. L. S. Molesworth.
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