Library copy- see images above of all damage, cover corners bent  Set in medieval England, the story is presented in diary form, narrated by Catherine, a spirited and unconventional young girl. Catherine resists the societal expectations and traditions of her time, which dictate that she must marry a suitor chosen by her father. Through her diary entries, readers witness Catherine's humorous and often rebellious perspective on her daily life, family, and her quest for independence. As Catherine's father presents a series of potential suitors, she uses her wit and determination to avoid their advances.