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The Motor Girls Through New England; or, Held by the Gypsies

    Margaret Penrose's The Motor Girls Through New England; or, Held by the Gypsies is an adventure fiction novel.

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    About The Motor Girls Through New England; or, Held by the Gypsies

    "The Motor Girls Through New England; or, Held by the Gypsies" by Margaret Penrose is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. This adventure follows a group of spirited young women, known as the Motor Girls, who are embarking on a road trip through New England. The main characters, Cora, Bess, Belle, and their male companions, navigate the thrills and challenges of motoring while confronting mysterious and potentially dangerous situations, including encounters with suspicious strangers and gypsies. At the start of the story, the Motor Girls return to their summer cottage after an enjoyable ride along the beach, only to encounter a stealthy man creeping around their property, which raises their alarms. The opening sets a tone of suspense and intrigue as the girls, led by the brave and resourceful Cora, decide to wait for the boys’ arrival before entering the cottage. Throughout the initial chapters, the girls' camaraderie and courage are highlighted as they prepare for future adventures, hinting at the exciting escapades that await them on their journey through New England. The scene is ripe with the possibilities of danger, teasing action-packed developments and a lively exploration of friendship among young women.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Subjects

    • Adventure stories
    • Girls, Societies and clubs, Juvenile fiction
    • Automobile travel, Juvenile fiction
    • New England, Juvenile fiction
    • Romanies, Juvenile fiction
    • Brigands and robbers, Juvenile fiction

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    Who wrote The Motor Girls Through New England; or, Held by the Gypsies?

    The Motor Girls Through New England; or, Held by the Gypsies was written by Margaret Penrose.

    What genre is The Motor Girls Through New England; or, Held by the Gypsies?

    It is usually shelved as Adventure.

    Is The Motor Girls Through New England; or, Held by the Gypsies free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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