The Lark
Introduction by Booker Prize-Winning Author Penelope Lively
(Autor) Edith NesbitIt was 1919 and Jane and her cousin Lucilla leave school to find that their guardian has gambled away their money, leaving them with only a small cottage in the English countryside. In an attempt to earn their living, the orphaned cousins embark on a series of misadventures - cutting flowers from their front garden and selling them to passers-by, inviting paying guests who disappear without paying - all the while endeavouring to stave off the attentions of male admirers, in a bid to secure their independence.
Edith Nesbit
Edith Nesbit, a British author, is best known for her children's novel "The Railway Children." Her literary style, characterized by imaginative storytelling and rich character development, has influenced generations of writers. Nesbit's works are celebrated for their timeless themes of adventure, friendship, and the power of imagination.
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