Under the deceptively-shallow guise of a novel of manners and morals for
young ladies lies a powerful anthem to freedom and zest for life that
will not fail to win the hearts of readers of all kinds. The timeless
story of four brave, independent sisters who fight to carve a space for
themselves in the society of their day has been a source of inspiration
to entire generations and continues to influence and entertain readers
up to this day.