Susanna Moodie
Susanna Moodie was an English-born Canadian author who wrote about her experiences as a settler in Canada, which was a British colony at the time.
Roughing It in the Bush
In a new land filled with disease and disillusionment, one woman confronts the harsh realities of emigration as she searches for a brighter future.
By Susanna Moodie
Flora Lyndsay; or, Passages in an Eventful Life, Vol. I.
A woman wrestles with her love for home and family against the need to support her husband's dream of a better life in a new land.
By Susanna Moodie
The Little Quaker; or, the Triumph of Virtue. A Tale for the Instruction of Youth
When two mischievous boys go too far, their redemption lies in the hands of their virtuous Quaker neighbor after a near-fatal accident forces them to confront their wrongdoings.
By Susanna Moodie
Enthusiasm and Other Poems
Feel the spark of divine inspiration mingle with the shadows of earthly struggles as you journey through poems of yearning and reflection.
By Susanna Moodie
Life in the Backwoods
A family faces a dangerous transition to a new life in the Canadian wilderness, battling both external challenges and internal anxieties as they learn to survive and adapt.
By Susanna Moodie
George Leatrim
A heartbreaking choice ruins a family forever, forcing a father to atone for his errors after believing a lie.
By Susanna Moodie
Life in the Clearings versus the Bush
A woman recounts her transformation from a wide-eyed immigrant facing the unforgiving wilderness to a seasoned observer of a changing Canadian society, marked by both struggle and progress.
By Susanna Moodie
The World Before Them: A Novel. Volume 3 (of 3)
Amidst societal expectations and tangled pasts, discover a tale of simmering tensions, regret, and the longing for what could have been.
By Susanna Moodie
The World Before Them: A Novel. Volume 2 (of 3)
In a world of societal expectations and forgotten promises, a young woman battles heartbreak as the man she loves rises in status and leaves her behind.
By Susanna Moodie
The Monctons: A Novel. Volume 2 (of 2)
In a world of social expectations and hidden resentments, characters grapple with forbidden desires and the chance for redemption amidst family turmoil.
By Susanna Moodie
The World Before Them: A Novel. Volume 1 (of 3)
Orphaned and in love, she must decide if defying family expectations is worth true love.
By Susanna Moodie
Flora Lyndsay; or, Passages in an Eventful Life, Vol. II.
A woman sets sail across the ocean hoping for a fresh start, but she quickly discovers that the journey is fraught with personal challenges and unexpected companionship as they travel to a foreign country.
By Susanna Moodie
Mark Hurdlestone; Or, The Two Brothers
** Twin brothers become rivals as one's obsession with wealth poisons love and family ties.
By Susanna Moodie
The Monctons: A Novel. Volume 1 (of 2)
An orphaned son of a brother to a wealthy Baronet fights for independence from the clutches of a cold-hearted uncle.
By Susanna Moodie