Least Said, Soonest Mended
1890
Least Said, Soonest Mended is a juvenile fiction novel by Agnes Giberne, first published in 1890. The story follows Kitty Phrynne, a young girl navigating societal expectations, personal growth, and the complexities of relationships. Influenced by her mother's advice on the importance of restraint in speech, Kitty learns the impact of her words and actions as she encounters love and duty. The narrative explores themes of gossip and conduct, reflecting the challenges of adolescence in a late 19th-century context.
