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In the 1930s, a 16‑year‑old girl from the English countryside leaves home to become a household employee for a London family. Through her experiences with the family and the city, she gradually realizes what she really wants in life.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Barbara Willard
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