The Lilac Lady

** "The Lilac Lady" by Ruth Brown MacArthur is a novel that follows the Greenfield sisters, six orphans, as they leave their old home in Parker to start a new chapter in Martindale with the Campbells. The story begins with the sisters eagerly anticipating their move, showing their individual personalities, like the spirited Peace, and creating a sense of warmth and companionship. The girls explore their new surroundings with childlike wonder, building new relationships and imagining a future full of possibilities in a setting that emphasizes themes of family ties, finding where you belong, and the happiness that comes from new experiences. The narrative style captures the atmosphere of change and excitement and shows the strong dynamics of the sisters as they face these changes together. **