The Young Visiters or, Mr. Salteena's Plan

The Young Visiters is a charming and humorous novel written by a nine-year-old British girl named Daisy Ashford in 1890. The story follows the adventures of young Mr. Salteena, a middle-aged man with dreams of entering high society. He concocts a plan to gain social status by marrying a young aristocratic lady named Ethel Monticue. The novel is a delightful and innocent portrayal of Victorian society, filled with amusing characters and a keen sense of satire.
Daisy Ashford's precocious storytelling and delightful prose have made "The Young Visiters" a classic work of literature, admired for its wit and clever observations. Despite her young age, Ashford exhibits a remarkable understanding of human behaviour and social conventions, creating a comical and heartwarming narrative.