A Girl In Spring-Time

Book excerpt: The protagonist of the tale is Miss Caroline Brent, a young woman negotiating the difficulties of love and relationships in the springtime. Known by most as Carrie, Caroline finds herself in a love trap when she falls for two men: the solid and trustworthy Mr. Carrington and the charming but reckless Roland. Caroline struggles to decide who she should chose as her romantic partner when spring arrives and struggles with her feelings for both guys. Caroline grows and discovers herself against the backdrop of reviving landscapes and blooming flowers. She gains insightful knowledge about devotion, love, and the value of listening to one's heart. Mrs. Vaizey deftly interweaves themes of romance, societal expectations, and the rebirth of nature into an engrossing story throughout the entire book. The reader is taken to Caroline's world, where the blossoming of her own feelings and wants is symbolized by the beauty of spring.