| Polly Milton, a girl from the country, goes to live with her significantly wealthier aunt, uncle, and two cousins in the city. In the first half of the novel, the saintly Polly imparts morals on her two somewhat spoiled cousins. Tom and his younger sister Fanny are basically good kids who have been overindulged by their parents and are now en route to becoming full-fledged brats. Polly, with her gently delivered lessons, saves them from this fate.
The second half, published separately, takes place six years later, when Polly is twenty-two, and a poor music instructor. One night, Polly gives in to her Fanny's pleas and borrows some finery for a night at the opera. Polly unconsciously wins the affection of Mr. Sydney, the man Fanny had hoped desperately to have for herself. Romantic chaos ensues as this drama plays out and Polly falls in love with her cousin, Tom. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book? - thoughtful Time/era of story - 1600-1899 Family, loving relations Yes Special relationship with - cousin Is this an adult or child's book? - Age 11-14 Main Character Gender - Female Profession/status: Age: - a teen Ethnicity/Nationality Unusual characteristics: Main Adversary Identity: - none Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 6 () City? Yes Misc setting Writing Style Amount of dialog - significantly more descript than dialog |
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