"Amy Herbert" by Elizabeth Missing Sewell is a heartwarming story set in the mid-1800s that paints a picture of young Amy Herbert's simple life with her mother in a cozy cottage, where days are filled with joy and the peaceful routines of childhood. The close relationship between Amy and her mother is a central theme, emphasizing deep familial love and contentment. However, this tranquility is soon to be disrupted by the arrival of Amy's wealthy cousins, bringing with them questions about social standing, the influence of money, and the true meaning of happiness, setting the stage for Amy's personal growth as she navigates envy, social comparisons, and learns deeper lessons about life.
Amy Herbert
By Elizabeth Missing Sewell
A young girl's peaceful existence is upended when wealthy relatives arrive, forcing her to confront issues of class and happiness.
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About the AuthorElizabeth Missing Sewell was an English author of religious and educational texts notable in the 19th century. As a home tutor, she devised a set of influential principles of education.
Elizabeth Missing Sewell was an English author of religious and educational texts notable in the 19th century. As a home tutor, she devised a set of influential principles of education.
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