Pansy
Isabella Macdonald Alden was an American author. Her best known works were: Four Girls at Chautauqua, Chautauqua Girls at Home, Tip Lewis and his Lamp, Three People, Links in Rebecca's Life, Julia Ried, Ruth Erskine's Crosses, The King's Daughter, The Browning Boys, From Different Standpoints, Mrs. Harry Harper's Awakening, The Measure, and Spun from Fact.
Ruth Erskine's Son
A mother's reflections and fears intertwine with her son's aspirations as they confront society's influence and navigate the delicate balance of love, family expectations, and potential new relationships.
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Interrupted
When a young woman's life is upended by sudden loss, she must summon inner strength to support her family and navigate an uncertain future.
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Railroad building, and other stories
Late 1800 stories highlight how children learn virtues while growing in a world of friendship and mischief.
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A new graft on the family tree
Leaving behind the city, a young bride faces unexpected challenges as she navigates marriage, family, and a completely different way of life on a rural farm.
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Ester Ried
A frustrated young woman yearns for more than her daily chores and responsibilities, seeking an escape from the burdens of her domestic life.
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Ruth Erskine's Crosses
A young woman’s life takes an unexpected turn as she confronts a new family, battling resentment and struggling to find her place in a home that suddenly feels unfamiliar.
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Ester Ried Yet Speaking
A brother, haunted by his late sister's commitment to social work, finds renewed purpose when a chance meeting inspires him to address societal neglect and aid troubled youth.
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Danger Cliff, and other stories
Wealth, nature, and keeping your word become intertwined as young characters grapple with tough decisions and discover the weight of their choices.
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The fortunate calamity
When a surprising house guest arrives, one family must confront long-held secrets and unexpected challenges that will either break them apart or bind them together forever.
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Little Fishers: and Their Nets
A young woman returns home after a long absence, only to face a household in disarray; she dedicates herself to mending her fractured family and restoring their hope, despite the heavy weight of her father's addiction and their poverty.
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Sunshine Factory
Discover how hope, kindness, and a sunny outlook can transform even the most challenging times into moments of unexpected joy.
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Divers Women
In a world of social expectations and spiritual questioning, women navigate faith and moral dilemmas in their everyday lives.
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Tip Lewis and His Lamp
A mischievous boy's life turns around when a compassionate teacher helps him discover a better path, sparking a journey of redemption and self-improvement.
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Three People
Born on the same day, three boys find their lives diverging wildly as they grapple with privilege, poverty, and everything in between.
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Four Girls at Chautauqua
Four young women explore friendship, faith, and self-discovery while navigating societal expectations at a transformative cultural assembly.
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The Chautauqua Girls At Home
Four young women come home changed, but struggle to reconcile their newfound faith and ideals with the familiar yet stifling world they left behind.
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