Emma Leslie
Emma Leslie was the pseudonym of Emma Boultwood (1838–1909), an English writer of children's books and historical fiction. She wrote more than one hundred books.
Hayslope Grange: A Tale of the Civil War
In a divided England, a young man's heart is pulled between his family's expectations and his personal beliefs as civil war threatens to tear apart everything he knows.
By Emma Leslie
Brought out of peril
A young girl's pride in her first earned wages clashes with her family's desperate need, forcing her to make a difficult choice between her own desires and her sister’s health.
By Emma Leslie
Eric, a waif : $b A story of last century
Orphaned and outcast, a young boy's unwavering faith gives him the strength to face false accusations and the life of a convict set to sail for America.
By Emma Leslie
Elsie's scholarship : $b and why she surrendered it
When tragedy strikes, a young scholar must choose between her academic dreams and the needs of those she loves.
By Emma Leslie
Saved by love : $b A story of London streets
Orphaned and alone, two young girls find strength in each other as they navigate the harsh realities of London's streets, searching for love and redemption amidst poverty and despair.
By Emma Leslie
Kate's ordeal
A young girl's dreams of city life quickly turn into a desperate fight for her freedom as she faces false accusations and unforeseen moral challenges.
By Emma Leslie
A gypsy against her will : $b or, Worth her weight in gold
Enticed by the allure of freedom and fortune, a young girl runs away from her life as a servant, only to find herself ensnared in a world of trickery and regret.
By Emma Leslie
Charley's Log: A Story of Schoolboy Life
A young boy with dreams of the sea faces schoolyard challenges.
By Emma Leslie
At the "Sign of the Golden Fleece" : $b A Story of Reformation Days
Amidst a time of religious upheaval, a young student risks everything to challenge his family and translate forbidden texts in the face of societal expectations.
By Emma Leslie
That scholarship boy
A poor scholarship student determined to succeed faces the cruel isolation tactics of wealthy classmates, forcing them to confront their own prejudices.
By Emma Leslie
A sailor's lass
A family's life is changed when, during a violent storm, a small girl is rescued from a shipwreck, bringing secrets and struggles to the surface.
By Emma Leslie
Brave Bessie Westland : $b A story of Quaker persecution
In a time of religious persecution, a young girl must find inner strength to keep her family safe after her parents are imprisoned for their unwavering beliefs.
By Emma Leslie