Phoebe, Junior: Nonsuch Classics

Set against the backdrop of mid-Victorian England, the narrative follows Phoebe Beecham, a strong-willed young woman navigating love and social expectations in Carlingford. As she cares for her grandmother, she attracts the affections of Reginald May and Clarence Copperhead, despite her humble family background. The story intertwines with themes of class conflict and personal choice, as Phoebe must decide between her suitors while her family's financial struggles create tension. The novel is rich with complex characters and explores the era's social and theological dilemmas.