Emily of New Moon followed by Emily Climbs
Series
The three Emily novels are Emily of New Moon (1923), Emily Climbs (1925) and Emily's Quest (1927).  The series focuses on Emily through her school days and her climb up the symbolic "Alpine Path" to becoming a successful author (the Alpine Path is a phrase from a poem which was inspirational to her from a young age). The later books also follow Emily through several romances (which are not intimacy romances) and adventures. Emily is a heroine with a love for the beauty in nature and art, loyalty to her friends, a thirst for knowledge, and a passionate dedication to her writing.
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