Dear Enemy is a heartwarming and charming novel that tells the story of an unconventional woman who unexpectedly becomes the guardian of her young niece. The protagonist, Sallie McBride, initially struggles with the responsibility of caring for a child, but she eventually grows to love and cherish her niece as if she were her own.

The novel explores themes of family, love, and personal growth as Sallie navigates the challenges of motherhood while also balancing her career and social life. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the relationships they form with one another are both touching and realistic.

Jean Webster's writing is engaging and full of wit, making the story a joy to read from start to finish. Dear Enemy is a delightful and inspiring novel that will resonate with readers of all ages.

Book Description:

Dear Enemy is the sequel to Jean Webster’s novel Daddy-Long-Legs. The story as presented in a series of letters written by Sallie McBride, Judy Abbott’s college mate in Daddy-Long-Legs. Among the recipients of the letters are the president of the orphanage where Sallie is filling in until a new director can be installed, his wife (Judy Abbott of Daddy-Long-Legs), and the orphanage’s doctor (to whom Sallie addresses her letters: “Dear Enemy”).