** "The Secret of the Storm Country" by Grace Miller White is a story about Tessibel, a poor girl living by Cayuga Lake in the early 1900s. Tessibel's life is full of challenges as she tries to make a life for herself and her father after he comes home from prison. The story follows Tessibel and her father as they try to get used to being around each other again. It looks closely at the lives of the squatter community, where they face prejudice and struggle to make ends meet. Tessibel deals with problems like Ebenezer Waldstricker and her feelings for Frederick Graves. The book is about loyalty, love, and wanting a better life, all while dealing with tough situations. The reader journeys with Tessibel as she grows and tries to protect the ones she loves. **
The Secret of the Storm Country
By Grace Miller White
** In a world of prejudice and hardship, a young woman fights for her family and love by a wild lake, confronting shadowy figures and secrets that threaten to destroy everything she holds dear.
Summary
About the AuthorGrace Miller White (1868–1957) was an American writer. She began her writing career novelizing plays, before turning her hand to novels in 1909. Several of her books were adapted for the big screen, most notably Tess of the Storm Country, which was filmed on four occasions between 1914 and 1960. She adopted the name Grace around 1897, in memory of a younger sister who had died before reaching her first birthday.
Grace Miller White (1868–1957) was an American writer. She began her writing career novelizing plays, before turning her hand to novels in 1909. Several of her books were adapted for the big screen, most notably Tess of the Storm Country, which was filmed on four occasions between 1914 and 1960. She adopted the name Grace around 1897, in memory of a younger sister who had died before reaching her first birthday.
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