When Patty Went to College

In her first novel, "Patty," Jean Webster captures the spirited adventures of Patty Wyatt and her friends at a women’s college in the early 1900s. Embracing the newfound freedom of college life, Patty mischievously navigates the challenges of academia, often bending the rules while gleaning valuable life lessons. Drawing inspiration from her experiences at Vassar, Webster offers a lively and insightful portrayal of upper-class women's education during this transformative era.