Books like Miss Prim by Peggy Moreland
Miss Prim, a disciplined governess, is hired by Jack Brannan to bring manners to his unruly four sons. As she guides the boys, her influence transforms the father’s home, and Jack realizes that Miss Prim has become an integral part of the family.
The story follows the dynamic between Miss Prim, the impulsive children, and their father as they learn to compromise, respect one another, and create a new family tradition rooted in love and structure.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Peggy Moreland
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