Description

The Third Miss St. Quentin is a novel written by Mary Louisa Molesworth and first published in 1888. The story follows the lives of three sisters, the St. Quentins, who live with their widowed father in a small English village. The eldest, Miss St. Quentin, is a beautiful and accomplished young woman, while the middle sister, Miss Millicent, is plain and unremarkable. The youngest, Miss Etheldreda, is a spirited and intelligent girl who dreams of adventure.When a new family moves into the village, the St. Quentins become acquainted with the young son, Harry, who takes a particular interest in Etheldreda. As their friendship blossoms, Etheldreda becomes more and more enamored with Harry, but he seems to be more interested in her older sister. Meanwhile, Millicent begins to feel left out and neglected, leading to tension between the sisters.As the story unfolds, the St. Quentins face various challenges and trials, including financial difficulties and the arrival of a scheming cousin. Through it all, they must learn to rely on each other and overcome their differences in order to survive and thrive in their small village.The Third Miss St. Quentin is a charming and heartwarming tale of family, love, and the power of sisterhood. Molesworth's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this a delightful read for fans of classic literature and historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.