This novel is an engaging family chronicle that deals with themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. It follows the lives of the May family, in particular the daughters, as they navigate the challenges of growing up in Victorian England. The novel is a classic of children's literature, and has enjoyed enduring popularity for over a century. Readers of all ages will be captivated by its timeless story. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.