Amelia E. Barr
Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr was a British novelist and teacher. Many of the plots of her stories are laid in Scotland and England. The scenes are from her girlhood recollection of surroundings. Her works include, Jan Vedder's Wife, A Border Shepherdess, Feet of Clay, Friend Olivia, The Bow of Orange Ribbon, Remember the Alamo, She Loved a Sailor, A Daughter of Fife, The Squire of Sanddal Side, Paul and Christina, Master of His Fate, The Household of McNeil, The Last of the Macallisters, Between Two Loves, A Sister to Esau, A Rose of a Hundred Leaves, A Singer from the Sea, The Beads of Tasmer, The Hallam Succession, The Lone House, Christopher and Other Stories, The Lost Silver of Briffault.
Maids, Wives, and Bachelors
Explore the intricate connections between women, marriage, and society in a time when being single carried a heavy stigma.
By Amelia E. Barr
Christine: A Fife Fisher Girl
In a rugged coastal village, a young woman must choose between her family's traditions and her own yearning for a different future.
By Amelia E. Barr
An Orkney Maid
Amidst the scenic Orkney Islands, a family's heartfelt connections are revealed through social expectations and the excitement of a sailor’s return.
By Amelia E. Barr
The Hallam Succession
In a serene English countryside estate, an anticipated visit from American cousins sparks a whirlwind of familial tension, challenging traditions and stirring desires for a life beyond the ancestral home.
By Amelia E. Barr
Scottish sketches
In a land of proud heritage, a family faces internal conflict as a son's aspirations clash with his father's traditional expectations.
By Amelia E. Barr
A Daughter of Fife
In a coastal town where the sea takes and gives, a young woman must navigate loss, love, and the expectations of her community while her heart pulls her in unexpected directions.
By Amelia E. Barr
The Squire of Sandal-Side: A Pastoral Romance
** In a world of family legacies and countryside customs, two sisters find themselves caught between the demands of tradition and the yearnings of their own hearts.
By Amelia E. Barr
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Amelia Barr
Experience love, duty, and conflict in a bygone era through these captivating stories that explore the depths of human relationships.
By Amelia E. Barr
The Paper Cap: A Story of Love and Labor
In a changing England, a squire's family faces labor unrest and social upheaval as their village confronts the dawn of industry.
By Amelia E. Barr
Playing With Fire
In a city gripped by religious fervor, a minister's daughter finds herself at odds with her faith as forbidden love and a brother's rebellion ignite a fiery path towards self-discovery.
By Amelia E. Barr
The Maid of Maiden Lane
In a city reborn, a spirited young woman navigates love, duty, and societal expectations amidst the vibrant backdrop of post-revolutionary New York.
By Amelia E. Barr
A Rose of a Hundred Leaves: A Love Story
In a world of societal expectations and stormy nights, a young woman finds herself entangled in a passionate romance with a worldly traveler, challenging her loyalty to family and the constraints of her time.
By Amelia E. Barr
A Singer from the Sea
In a charming coastal town, a passionate singer from a humble background finds her heart pulled between the familiar comforts of her fishing village and the tempting allure of a privileged young man.
By Amelia E. Barr
Jan Vedder's Wife
Amidst the rugged landscapes of the Shetland Islands, a marriage is tested by conflicting desires for adventure and stability, threatening to unravel the very fabric of their love.
By Amelia E. Barr
Remember the Alamo
In a divided Texas, a family must navigate love, loyalty, and survival as a peaceful community is transformed into the center of a legendary battle for independence.
By Amelia E. Barr
Winter Evening Tales
In a world of colliding ambition and devotion, a man grapples with family expectations as he navigates life-altering choices.
By Amelia E. Barr
A Knight of the Nets
In a quaint village by the sea, a young woman's heart is torn between true love and societal expectations while her brother strives for a better life amidst tangled relationships.
By Amelia E. Barr
A Reconstructed Marriage
Torn between familial duty and a forbidden love, a man's secret engagement sets off a whirlwind of conflict as his family fights to control his future.
By Amelia E. Barr
A Song of a Single Note: A Love Story
Amidst the chaos of war, a family grapples with love and loyalty as a young woman returns home to a world torn apart by political strife.
By Amelia E. Barr
Prisoners of Conscience
On a remote island, a man must confront his heritage and a looming darkness to protect the woman he loves.
By Amelia E. Barr