The Palace Beautiful by L.T. Meade
The story revolves around a young girl who inherits a large sum of money and moves to a grand estate with her family. The novel explores themes of identity, class, and social status through the protagonist's experiences in her new surroundings.
By L.T. Meade · First published 1897 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure, Fantasy · 56 chapters · 118,464 words
First lines
The three girls were called after flowers. This is how it came about:
When Primrose opened her eyes on the world she brought back a little bit of spring to her mother's heart.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: L.T. Meade
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Adventure, Fantasy, Coming-of-Age, Social Commentary
- Length: 118,464 words
- Structure: 56 chapters, 1,794 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The book is primarily aimed at a young audience, featuring themes and characters that resonate with children.
- Adventure — The plot includes elements of exploration and personal growth, typical of adventure narratives.
- Fantasy — The story incorporates imaginative elements and settings that create a fantastical atmosphere.
- Coming-of-Age — The characters undergo significant personal development and self-discovery throughout the narrative.
Tags
Children's Literature · Classic Novel · Coming-of-Age Story · Family Drama · Friendship · Girls' Education · Historical Fiction · Inspirational · Moral Guidance · Orphaned Protagonist · Patriotism · Romance
Contents
- Early Days
- The First Month of their Trouble
- Miss Martineau
- To the Rescue
- The Contents of the Cabinet
- Many Visitors
- Shortlands
- Thirty Pounds a Year
- A Strange Letter and a Proposed Visit to London
- Ways of Earning a Living
- Bread and Butter
- They Would not be Parted
- Mrs. Ellsworthy's Letter
- Quite Contrary
- In Spite of Opposition
- Penelope Mansion
- Escorted by Miss Slowcum
- In St. Paul's Cathedral
- A Bright Day
- Getting Lost
- How to Paint China and how to Form Style
- Cross Purposes
- Dark Days
- Dove's Joke
- Daisy's Promise
- A Delightful Plan
- The Poor Doves
- A Startling Discovery
- A Blessing
- Voice of the Prince
- A "Continual Reader."
- Jasmine Begins to Soar
- Visiting the Publishers
- A Plan
- Their Quarter's Allowance
- _the Joy-Bell_
- Endorsing a Cheque
- Daisy's Request
- The Journey
- A Bitter Disappointment
- Mrs. Dredge to the Rescue
- A New Employment
- In the Field
- Too Much for Dove
- The Prince to the Rescue
- Delivered from the Ogre
- Almost Defeated
- One Shoe off and One Shoe on
- Spanish Lace
- A Dazzling Day
- A Letter
- "I Love Mrs. Ellsworthy."
- Telegraph Wires
- A Discovery
- An Invitation for the Ladies of Penelope Mansion
- A Palace Beautiful