<p>Harriet Lummis Smith's "The Girls of Friendly Terrace or: Peggy Raymond's Success" presents a richly woven tapestry of female empowerment and camaraderie during a time when women's roles were often confined by societal expectations. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the novel employs a straightforward yet evocative prose style, emphasizing the struggles and triumphs of its young protagonists. Smith deftly explores themes ...