The School Queens by L.T. Meade

This novel revolves around the lives of two girls, Dora and her cousin, who are sent to a boarding school where they become embroiled in a complex web of relationships and rivalries with their peers. The story explores themes of social class, morality, and personal identity as the girls navigate their experiences at the school.

By L.T. Meade · First published 1899 · Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Coming-of-Age, School Fiction · 24 chapters · 108,600 words

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Cicely Cardew and her sister Merry were twins. At the time when this story opens they were between fifteen and sixteen years of age. They were bright, amiable, pretty young girls, who had never wanted for any pleasure or luxury during their lives. Their home was a happy one. Their parents were affectionate and lived solely for them. They were the only children, and were treated -- as only children often are -- with a considerable amount of attention. They were surrounded by all the appliances of wealth. They had ponies to ride and carriages to drive in, and each had her own luxurious and beautifully furnished bedroom.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: L.T. Meade
• Date: 1899 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Young Adult Fiction, Coming-of-Age, School Fiction, Drama, Social Commentary
• Length: 108,600 words
• Structure: 24 chapters, 2,590 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Young Adult Fiction — The narrative focuses on the experiences and challenges faced by adolescents, making it highly relevant to the young adult genre.
• Coming-of-Age — The story explores themes of personal growth, identity, and social dynamics typical of coming-of-age narratives.
• School Fiction — The setting and plot revolve around school life, friendships, and the social hierarchy within an educational environment.
• Drama — The book contains dramatic elements that highlight interpersonal conflicts and emotional struggles among characters.

Tags

Girls' school fiction · Victorian era novel · Coming-of-age story · Social class satire · Female friendship · Boarding school setting · Teenage drama · Morality tale · Social hierarchy · Class conflict · Privilege and entitlement · Institutional critique

Contents

• The Fascinating Maggie
• Spot-Ear
• Lady Lysle
• Power was Everything to Maggie
• "what did you Talk about?"
• Forbidden Fruit
• Discontent
• Mrs. Ward's School
• The News
• Aneta
• Ten Pounds
• Shepherd's Bush
• Breakfast with Bo-Peep
• In the Park
• Two Sides
• Bo-Peep
• The Leisure Hours
• The Treasure
• The Letter
• The Villa
• Tildy's Message
• Aneta's Plan
• At Laburnum Villa
• A Visit to the Grocer

More by L.T. Meade

• Sir Penn Carlyll's Engagement (1902)
• The Dead Hand (1902)
• Finger Tips (1902)
• The Secret of Emu Plain (1898)
• Followed (1903)
• The Blood-Red Cross (1902)
• The Face of the Abbot (1902)
• Madam Sara (1903)
• All works by L.T. Meade