Margaret Penrose Collection (XXIX)

Description

Two Margaret Penrose books combined in one: • The Motor Girls in the Mountains; or, The Gypsy Girl’s Secret • The Motor Girls at Lookout Beach; Or, In Quest of the RunawaysTogether, these books broaden the picture of the author’s storytelling, pairing two different kinds of momentum. “The Motor Girls in the Mountains” draws you in with its particular premise and cast, while “The Motor Girls at Lookout Beach” shifts the angle—either by changing tone, setting, or the kind of conflict at the center. Across both, the focus stays on character under pressure, moral choices, and the texture of everyday life.Margaret Penrose is widely read for clear storytelling, memorable characters, and enduring themes. The writing tends to focus on motive and consequence, with attention to social life as well as private feeling. Across different works, there is a steady interest in how people change—slowly, reluctantly, or all at once—when circumstances force a decision.