02697cam a22003493u 4500 12559 UtSlPG 20260610133311.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Crane, Laura Dent The Automobile Girls at Washington; Or, Checkmating the Plots of Foreign Spies Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-06-01 E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Project Gutenberg Beginners Projects, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Automobile Girls at Washington; Or, Checkmating the Plots of Foreign Spies" by Laura Dent Crane is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. This narrative follows a group of adventurous young women known as the "Automobile Girls," specifically focusing on Barbara Thurston and her friends as they navigate their visit to Washington, D.C. The story intertwines their social experiences in the capital with elements of intrigue, including encounters with foreign diplomats and hints of espionage. The opening of this installment sets the stage for the girls' arrival in Washington, highlighting their excitement and aspirations. Barbara interacts with Peter Dillon, a charming attaché with connections to the Russian legation, stirring her curiosity about the political world. The narrative quickly shifts to introduce a newspaper woman seeking to feature the "Automobile Girls," and tension arises when their social circle conflicts with the ambitions and pride of Harriet Hamlin, their host. As the girls adjust to the societal expectations of Washington, underlying themes of class differences and the desire for acceptance emerge, alongside the potential danger posed by foreign plots. This introduction suggests a combination of lighthearted adventures and serious undertones that may appeal to readers interested in historical fiction with strong female protagonists. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction Girls -- Societies and clubs -- Juvenile fiction Automobile travel -- Juvenile fiction Washington (D.C.) -- Juvenile fiction Spies -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12559 53977 53977