Hildegarde's Home

** "Hildegarde's Home" by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards is a tale set in the late 1800s that follows the journey of young Hildegarde Grahame, who, after her father's passing, relocates with her mother to a quaint, old family house in the country. The narrative begins with Hildegarde's arrival at their new residence, a sprawling, charming house with a wide porch and a unique character, establishing a contrast from their previous affluent lifestyle. Filled with antique treasures and belongings of relatives, the new house sparks Hildegarde's curiosity, driving her to explore and settle into her new environment, awaiting her mother's arrival while taking delight in decorating their living space, marking the beginning of their new, simpler life. **