Daisy by Susan Warner

(5 User reviews)   943
By Amy Alvarez Posted on Jan 9, 2026
In Category - Coming-Of-Age
Warner, Susan, 1819-1885 Warner, Susan, 1819-1885
English
"Daisy" by Elizabeth Wetherell is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around the experiences of a young girl named Daisy as she navigates life with her governess, Miss Pinshon, and adjusts to living at Magnolia, her family's estate. The narrative explores themes of childhood innocence, the pursuit of education, and the contra...
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bright childhood to the shadows cast by family troubles. After an accident involving her father, she travels to Magnolia with her Aunt Gary and waits for the arrival of her governess, Miss Pinshon. Daisy's early impressions of Magnolia reveal her complex emotions, as she grapples with her feelings of loss and loneliness in what should be a familiar setting. The opening chapters introduce the dynamics between Daisy, her cousin Preston, and Miss Pinshon, setting the stage for Daisy’s exploration of her identity and her interactions with the diverse world of her parents’ plantation, including its servants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Michael Brown
5 months ago

To be perfectly clear, the attention to historical detail adds a layer of realism that is rare. I couldn't put it down until the very end.

Emily Thomas
3 days ago

I went into this with no expectations and the examples add real-world context to abstract ideas. This made complex ideas feel approachable.

Michelle Rivera
1 month ago

From a casual reader’s perspective, the examples add real-world context to abstract ideas. I finished this feeling genuinely satisfied.

Donald Torres
2 months ago

Based on the reviews, I decided to try it and the author's voice is distinct, making the complex topics easy to digest. This book will stay with me for a long time.

Jennifer Hill
3 months ago

Based on the reviews, I decided to try it and the structure supports both quick reading and deep study. A solid resource I will return to often.

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