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A baby's name becomes village news when the rector's wife suggests Lilac for Mrs White's daughter. In Danecross, a bunch of white flowers on a cottage windowsill inspires the choice, while neighbours gather at Dimbleby's shop to debate its propriety. Amy Walton's children's novel opens with these small social exchanges, giving the village a clear sense of its habits, family connections and concern with other people's affairs.
Later, Lilac prepares to leave the familiar cottage for Orchards Farm, where her aunt expects gratitude for her uncle's support. Eager to work, the girl struggles with being described as a burden and with leaving behind things her mother valued. A modest cactus becomes a focus for feelings that the adults scarcely consider.
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Book facts
- Author
- Amy Walton
- Reading time
- About 4 hours
- Pages
- 156
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Childrens Classics
- Formats
- PDF, EPUB, Read online