Molesworth

Mary Louisa Molesworth was an English author whose works for young readers often explored Victorian ideals of duty and self-sacrifice. Her stories, described as the "Jane Austen of the nursery," are noted for their moral instruction alongside entertainment. Molesworth excelled at crafting narratives for girls transitioning from fairy tales to more mature themes, capturing their unique sensibilities. Her distinctive style often incorporated the nuances of children's speech, including deliberate misspellings, and a captivating interest in the supernatural, lending an eerie quality to her tales.