Miss Billy

Miss Billy

by Eleanor H. Porter

In Eleanor H. Porter's delightful novel, we encounter Miss Billy, an 18-year-old orphan who embarks on a unique journey of self-discovery and connection. After losing her parents, Billy seeks refuge with her namesake, Mr. William Henshaw, a man she believes to be her long-lost godfather. However, due to a misunderstanding, Mr. Henshaw mistakenly assumes Billy to be a boy, leading to a series of humorous and heartwarming situations.

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Eleanor H. Porter

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Eleanor Emily Hodgman Porter (December 19, 1868 – May 21, 1920) was an American novelist, most known for Pollyanna (1913) and Just David (1916). Porter wrote mainly children's literature, adven...

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