TY - BOOK AU - Penrose,Margaret TI - The Motor Girls Through New England; or, Held by the Gypsies AV - PZ PY - 2007/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Adventure stories KW - Girls -- Societies and clubs -- Juvenile fiction KW - Automobile travel -- Juvenile fiction KW - New England -- Juvenile fiction KW - Romanies -- Juvenile fiction KW - Brigands and robbers -- Juvenile fiction N1 - Release date is 2007-03-22; E-text prepared by Al Haines; Original publication data not identified N2 - "The Motor Girls Through New England; or, Held by the Gypsies" by Margaret Penrose is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. This adventure follows a group of spirited young women, known as the Motor Girls, who are embarking on a road trip through New England. The main characters, Cora, Bess, Belle, and their male companions, navigate the thrills and challenges of motoring while confronting mysterious and potentially dangerous situations, including encounters with suspicious strangers and gypsies. At the start of the story, the Motor Girls return to their summer cottage after an enjoyable ride along the beach, only to encounter a stealthy man creeping around their property, which raises their alarms. The opening sets a tone of suspense and intrigue as the girls, led by the brave and resourceful Cora, decide to wait for the boys’ arrival before entering the cottage. Throughout the initial chapters, the girls' camaraderie and courage are highlighted as they prepare for future adventures, hinting at the exciting escapades that await them on their journey through New England. The scene is ripe with the possibilities of danger, teasing action-packed developments and a lively exploration of friendship among young women. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20870 ER -