Amalia was born in a time when girls had almost no freedom-they stayed at home and took care of their families. Most of them did. But not Amalia. She was different. She had dreams-and she was determined to make them come true. Now, having finally reached the right age, Amalia begins her studies at the Teacher's College. It's the first step toward her dream of becoming a schoolteacher. But how will a poor girl like her feel among her wealthy new classmates? How will she deal with Adriani, the snobbish girl who constantly belittles her? And could it be that behind Adriani's cruelty lies a hidden sorrow? Can Amalia's kindness and sharp mind help heal it? And what role will the mysterious Duchess of Placentia play in all of this? "I wanted girls today to understand that the rights and privileges they enjoy weren't always guaranteed. Today, all girls go to school. Back then, very few could. To get an education in the 19th century, a girl had to fight-against society, against her parents, against the stereotypes that kept her trapped in the home. That's why my heroine is a girl. I wanted all children to realize that nothing beautiful happens by itself. If you want something, you have to fight for it-just like Amalia, the poor girl from Kypseli, fought to become a teacher. This 19th-century child has the gifts I hope all girls today will grow into: intelligence, courage, perseverance, imagination, and humor. Because while girls today can become teachers, even now, two centuries later... true equality hasn't yet been achieved." - Lena Divani
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