Best Selling Books by Maud Hart Lovelace

12 published short stories written by Maud and Delos Lovelace between the years of 1915 - 1928. Original illustrations and magazine covers included.

"Petticoat Court" is a captivating historical romance that transports readers to the glittering world of the Second French Empire. Set during the mid-19th century, the narrative follows Chloà Satterlee, a spirited young beauty from New Orleans who journeys to Paris and finds herself at the center of the lavish court of Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie. Through ChloÃ''s eyes, the story brings the opulence and intrigue of the French imperial circle to life. As Chloà navigates the complexities of European society, she must balance her Southern heritage with the demands of the influential women who comprise the "Petticoat Court." The novel skillfully blends historical detail with a charming romantic plot, showcasing the cultural intersections between the American South and the French aristocracy. Readers will be enthralled by the vivid descriptions of grand balls, political maneuverings, and the timeless struggle between social duty and personal desire. Renowned for engaging storytelling, the author offers a window into a bygone era of elegance and upheaval. "Petticoat Court" remains a delightful example of early 20th-century historical fiction, celebrating the enduring allure of high society and the universal quest for love and belonging. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Carney Sibley is looking forward to her house party. With lots of the old Crowd around, the days are filled with fun, and romance seems to be in the air. But Carney can never be romantic about anyone but her high school sweetheart, Larry Humphreys, whom she hasn''t seen in four years, ever since he moved to California. Then Larry returns to Deep Valley and sets the town abuzz: Will Larry propose? And will Carney say yes?

Grades 4-6.

Betsy Ray finally gets together with her longtime love interest, Joe Willard. Unfortunately an old friend comes calling for Betsy and she is torn between the two men.

Hanna and Mary spend Christmas Eve with their Grandmother who is from Syria.

It is the summer of 1911, the Carney Sibley is back home in her beloved town of Deep Valley, Minnesota. She''s looking forward to hosting a month-long house party, with guests including her Vassar college roommate Isobel Porteous and old chum Betsy Ray. With lots of the old Crowd and a new friend--wealthy, unkept, but loveable Sam Hutchinson--around, the days are filled with fun. And romance seems to be in the air. But Carney can never be romantic about anyone but Larry Humphreys, her high school sweetheart, who moved to California four years ago. Then Larry returns to Deep Valley and sets the town abuzz. Will Larry purpose? And will Carney say yes? In addition to her beloved Betsy-Tacy books, Maud Hart Lovelace wrote three more stories set in the fictional town of Deep Valley: Winona''s Pony Cart, Carney''s House Party, and Emily of Deep Valley. Longtime fans and new readers alike will be delighted to find the Deep Valley books available again for the first time in many years.

Betsy''s wedding: when Betsy returns from Europe, Joe proposes, but the young woman soon learns that married life isn''t always romantic.

The adventures of Betsy and Tacy in their first year of high school.