Eight Cousins

Eight Cousins Synopsis

After being recently orphaned Rose must live with her aunts, the matriarchs of her wealthy Boston family. When Roses guardian, Uncle Alec, returns from abroad, he takes over her care. She becomes happier and healthier while finding her place in her family of seven boy cousins and numerous aunts and uncles. Each chapter describes an adventure in Roses life as she learns to help herself and others make good choices. Rose must define for herself her role as the only woman of her generation in her family and as an heiress in Bostons elite society. This version contains the delightful illustrations from the original text.

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