Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters

By Lesley M. M. Blume

Lonely girl meets a mysterious neighbor, sparking adventures beyond her wildest dreams.

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272 pages· 57,473 words· Est. 8 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Cornelia, an eleven-year-old feeling isolated in her world of books, finds her life transformed when the glamorous Virginia Somerset moves in next door. With Virginia's intriguing stories and a mischievous bulldog, Cornelia embarks on thrilling adventures that challenge her solitude. As she uncovers the vibrant world beyond her books, Cornelia must decide if she's ready to embrace the unexpected friendships and escapades that await. What secrets will Virginia reveal, and how will they change Cornelia's view of the world? Discover a tale of friendship and discovery that spans continents and hearts.

From the publisher

Eleven-year-old Cornelia is the daughter of two world-famous pianists–a legacy that should feel fabulous, but instead feels just plain lonely. She surrounds herself with dictionaries and other books to isolate herself from the outside world. But when a glamorous neighbor named Virginia Somerset moves next door with her servant Patel and a mischievous French bulldog named Mister Kinyatta, Cornelia discovers that the world is a much more exciting place than she had originally thought. An unforgettable story of friendship and adventure that takes readers around the world and back again, Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters is a dazzling first novel by Lesley M. M. Blume.

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