“Wealth is certainly a most desirable thing,but poverty has its sunny side . . .”It’s Christmas time . . .The March family has fallen on bad times after the father lost their money. The four March sisters-the nearly perfect ‘little woman’ Meg, the tomboyish Jo, the shy but wise Beth, and the artist of the family Amy-are planning to brighten up their Christmas by buying presents while their father is away, fighting the Civil War.Featuring suspense, humour, and engaging characters, Alcott’s Little Women explores their lives as they make their way into adulthood. What becomes of the sisters as they fight the dangers of gender stereotyping while being torn between familial duties and personal growth?This classic collectable is a must-read for all!This delightfully surprising yarn of family life is encased in this beautiful edition This timeless story comprises memorable and relatable characters that will keep the readers hooked The varied themes and thought-provoking ideas will take the reader on an incredible journey This covetable deluxe edition comes with gilded edges, a ribbon bookmark, and beautiful endpapers It is perfect for gifting and will make a good addition to any library