Joan: Just GirlJoan lives at Brackin Lee, a home for orphans and half-orphans. Joan's gold-red hair attracts potential patrons but Joan prefers to stay at Brackin Lee. Joan discovers that she has a grandmother who is in poor health and an uncle who served in the war. When Joan goes to live with her grandmother, her secret hope is to be able to play matchmaker for her favorite teacher. |
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