Red Rose and Tiger Lily; Or, In a Wider World

Name: Red Rose and Tiger Lily; Or, In a Wider World
Author: L. T. Meade

By L. T. Meade

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About This Book

A group of young girls in a country household navigate summer adventures, social gatherings, and small domestic crises while learning about friendship, responsibility, and honesty. The narrative alternates between playful episodes and more serious troubles involving neighbors, a once-grand family facing financial strain, and encounters with working people in town. Through dances, gifts, misunderstandings, and consolations, characters confront promises, loyalty, and practical hardships, and growth comes from acts of generosity, truth-telling, and steadfastness rather than dramatic upheaval.

About the Author

L. T. Meade

L. T. Meade was a prolific British author known for her engaging children's and young adult fiction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She often explored themes of adventure, friendship, and the challenges faced by young girls. Her notable works include "A Bevy of Girls," which captures the spirited lives of schoolgirls, and "A Girl in Ten Thousand," highlighting the resilience and determination of its protagonist. Meade's writing is characterized by its lively narratives and strong female characters, making her a significant figure in the literary heritage of children's literature.