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This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter.
- Reading time of the complete text: about 7 hours
- Reading time of the summarized text: 20 minutes

"Eight Cousins" is a novel about Rose Campbell, an orphaned girl who is taken in by her guardian, Uncle Alec, and her seven boy cousins. The story revolves around Rose's journey of self-discovery, learning to make good choices, and finding her place in her family. The novel addresses themes of gender roles, education, and moral values. It promotes healthy living, exercise, and the rejection of restrictive fashion. The plot unfolds through various chapters, each describing different adventures in Rose's life. The characters, including Rose's aunts, uncles, and cousins, play significant roles in shaping her upbringing. The story also highlights Rose's friendship with Phebe, a housemaid, and her interactions with other friends and family members. The novel is set in Boston and features a range of characters from different backgrounds, including Chinese merchants and friends from the neighborhood. The sequel to "Eight Cousins" is "Rose in Bloom," which continues Rose's story into young adulthood, depicting courtship, marriage, and other life experiences.