Patty's Fortune, published in 1924 by Carolyn Wells, follows the adventures of Patty Fairfield, a spirited young woman navigating social engagements and romantic interests during a summer at her family's seaside home in Maine. The story explores themes of youth, friendship, and the complexities of interpersonal relationships as Patty faces pivotal decisions about her future, particularly concerning her relationship with Philip. The novel captures the essence of early 20th-century affluent society and the pressures of courtship and inheritance in a juvenile fiction context.
