** "Dr. Lavendar's People" by Margaret Wade Campbell Deland is a story about the people living in the little town of Old Chester in the early 1900s. The story takes place in the charming town of Old Chester, where we meet Miss Ellen Baily, who takes care of her sad brother, David, and runs a small school The story mostly follows Miss Ellen, her sensitive brother, David, and their experiences with Dr. Lavendar and Reverend Mr. Spangler, suggesting themes of love, responsibility, and giving up things for others. David is unable to find his way. The arrival of a new pastor, Mr. Spangler, shakes things up, causing unexpected events and disrupting the peace. As the characters discover their feelings and try to follow the rules of society, Miss Ellen faces a tough choice between her duty to her brother and her growing feelings for Mr. Spangler, all while the town watches. **
Dr. Lavendar's People
By Margaret Wade Campbell Deland
** In a small town, a woman must choose between her duty to her troubled brother and her unexpected love for the new clergyman.
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About the AuthorMargaret Deland was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet. She also wrote an autobiography in two volumes. She generally is considered part of the literary realism movement.
Margaret Deland was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet. She also wrote an autobiography in two volumes. She generally is considered part of the literary realism movement.
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