What makes ‘The Little White Horse’ a masterpiece?

 

 

             ‘The Little White Horse’ narrates the story of Maria Merry-weather.

               The events of the novel begin in 1842. After her father dies in debt, Maria Merry-weather and her governess Miss Heliotrope go to live at Moonacre Manor with Maria’s uncle Benjamin. Maria soon finds that the castle is more like home than anywhere else she has lived.

               While there, Maria learns all about her family’s history. She uncovers the identity of the dog Wrolf, and the beautiful apparition of the Little White Horse, first seen on her way to the castle.

               ‘The Little White Horse’ is a classic book written by Elizabeth Goudge. It was first published in the year 1946.

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