In her books, young girls are encouraged to be resourceful and brave but in a traditional framework, acting in support of "gentlemanly" fathers and prospective husbands, rather than on their own behalf.
Nos seus libros, as mozas son animadas a ser resoltas e valentes, mais nun encadramento tradicional, actuando como apoio de pais "cabaleirosos" e futuros maridos máis que no seu propio beneficio.