A spirited orphan girl named Jerusha Abbott, raised in a strict asylum, receives a mysterious scholarship from an anonymous benefactor known only as "Daddy Long-Legs." Through a series of heartfelt letters, she navigates college life, discovers her own voice as a writer, and confronts the complexities of love, class, and identity while maintaining her unique correspondence with her enigmatic patron.
A beloved orphan at a strict New York asylum receives a mysterious scholarship from a wealthy, anonymous benefactor. The story follows her letters to this enigmatic 'Daddy-Long-Legs' as she navigates college life, balancing her desire for independence with the terms of her unique guardianship.
A beloved orphan at a strict New York asylum receives a mysterious scholarship from a wealthy, anonymous benefactor. The story follows her letters to this enigmatic 'Daddy-Long-Legs' as she navigates college life, balancing her desire for independence with the terms of her unique guardianship.