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The narrative follows three sisters—Mary, Jane, and Florimel—who live in a large family house after their father's death and their mother's departure. Each sister embodies a distinct temperament: steady, practical Mary; fiery, mischievous Florimel; and impulsive, expressive Jane. The plot traces their everyday life under the care of relatives and devoted household staff, presenting domestic episodes, friendships, youthful mistakes, and moral lessons that shape their characters. Garden imagery and seasonal settings frame coming-of-age moments and interpersonal tensions as the girls learn responsibility, loyalty, and how affection and duty interact within family and community expectations.

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Title: Hollyhock House: A Story for Girls

Author: Marion Ames Taggart

Illustrator: Frances Rogers

Release date: July 18, 2021 [eBook #65869]
Most recently updated: October 18, 2024

Language: English

Original publication: United States: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1916

Credits: Beth Baran, Sue Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

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