A sham princess

"A Sham Princess" by Eglanton Thorne is a story about a young boy named Bert and his very sick sister, Eleanor Eliza, who they call Prin. The story takes place in a sad city and shows how poor they are. It's about how much Bert loves his sister and wants her to get better. Bert watches over Prin, who is very ill and stuck in a run-down room, being looked after by their neighbor, Mrs. Kay. He gets worried when the doctor says Prin might get better if she goes to the country, but Bert is scared of being left behind. The novel explores the hard times they face and how their love for each other helps them through, focusing on the strong connection of family in a difficult world.