Publisher's Synopsis
The Third Miss St. Quentin is a novel written by Mary Louisa Molesworth in 1888. The story revolves around a young orphan girl named Mignonette St. Quentin, who is the third daughter of a wealthy family. After the death of her parents, Mignonette is sent to live with her aunt and uncle, who treat her poorly and make her work as a servant.Despite her difficult circumstances, Mignonette remains kind and optimistic. She befriends a young boy named Dick, who lives nearby and shares her love of nature. Together, they explore the countryside and have many adventures.As the story unfolds, Mignonette discovers a secret about her family that changes everything she thought she knew about herself. With the help of her new friends, she sets out to uncover the truth and reclaim her rightful place in society.The Third Miss St. Quentin is a heartwarming tale of resilience, friendship, and the power of love to overcome adversity. Molesworth's vivid descriptions of nature and her characters' inner lives make this a delightful read for both children and adults.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.
