When Lesbia Ferrars loses both parents, her future shifts dramatically: her stepbrother's family is emigrating to Canada, and she's expected to go with them. But Lesbia has other plans. She runs away to stay with a friend, determined to finish her education at Kingfield High School. What follows is a spirited tale of loyalty, self-discovery, and the fierce conviction that a girl's place is exactly where she decides it should be. Angela Brazil captures the vibrant world of early 1920s schoolgirl life: the lively debates about outdated school methods, the excitement over new opportunities in art and music, and the complex web of friendships that both sustain and test the girls as they grow. Lesbia's journey from grief-stricken orphan to confident young woman is neither sentimental nor simple. It's a story about claiming your own path, even when it means defying the adults who think they know what's best. For readers who adore Enid Blyton, this offers the same pleasures but with a slightly older, more psychologically nuanced voice.
