Elsie's Widowhood A Sequel to Elsie's Children

"Elsie's Widowhood" by Martha Finley is a story set in the late 1800s that focuses on Elsie Travilla's journey as she deals with the heartache following the death of her husband. The book explores heavy topics like sadness and grief and is lightened by faith and the close relationships between family members. Elsie's strength and devotion become clear at the start of the novel when readers see her comforting her children through sad times and her reliance on God.