The Motor Girls on the Coast; or, The Waif From the Sea

"The Motor Girls on the Coast; or, The Waif From the Sea" by Margaret Penrose is an adventure-filled story about a group of young, adventurous friends called the Motor Girls, set in the early 1900s. The story centers around Cora Kimball, the group's leader, as they plan a summer trip to Sandy Point Cove, promising a fun and exciting vacation, but when a storm hits just as their adventure begins they are faced with a garage fire that threatens their beloved cars. Amidst the chaos of saving their vehicles, Cora encounters a mysterious woman, hinting at secrets and challenges that await the friends on their trip. The atmosphere is high spirited and full of energy as the girls banter and joke with each other, but soon turns tense as the mystery of why Cora met this woman and the challenges of their vacation slowly reveal themselves.