The Story of Jessie

"The Story of Jessie" by Mabel Quiller-Couch is a heartwarming story set in the late 1800s, focused on a young girl named Jessie, who finds herself living with her grandparents after her mother faces tough times, introducing ideas about family bonds and facing life's difficulties with strength. When Thomas Dawson gets a surprise letter from his daughter, he finds out his granddaughter, Jessie, is coming to stay with him and his wife, Patience, making way for a story of love, healing old family wounds, and the everyday struggles they face together. The initial chapters introduce Jessie's new life with her grandparents, showing their caring nature and hints at the changes and problems they will face as they become a family.