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A
story
involving
Carroll’s
lead
girl
(5)
A story involving Carroll’s lead girl (5)
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The definition is at the end of the clue.
How the clue works
The definition is girl — specifically the famous one associated with Lewis Carroll. You've got A plus story (that's LIE) wrapped around Carroll's lead (just the first letter, C), so A then LI holding C then E gives you your answer.