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Title:
The Two Elsies
A Sequel to Elsie at Nantucket
Note: Elsie Dinsmore series, Book 10
Credits: Produced by Joel Erickson, Martin Agren, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Two Elsies" by Martha Finley is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. This book serves as a sequel to "Elsie at Nantucket" and continues to explore the lives of its central characters, focusing on the contrasting circumstances of two women named Elsie—one devoted to family and domestic life, and the other navigating the complexities of societal expectations and personal desires. The narrative is rich with themes of love, loss, and the trials of faith, common in Finley's work. The opening of "The Two Elsies" introduces readers to the serene yet poignant setting of Crag Cottage, home to Mr. George Leland and his daughter Evelyn. As Evelyn cares for her ailing father, the intimate details of their relationship unfold, revealing her deep affection for him and her fears about his health. The chapter quickly establishes tension as Mr. Leland receives troubling news from his doctor, suggesting he has little time left. Simultaneously, through the perspective of the other Elsie, married to Mr. Leland's brother, we learn of their family's preparations for a summer trip and the undercurrents of their intertwining lives. This opening sets the tone for a heartfelt exploration of family dynamics and personal struggles against the backdrop of domestic and social duties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Finley, Martha, 1828-1909
EBook No.: 13379
Published: Sep 6, 2004
Downloads: 153
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Christmas -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Families -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Dinsmore, Elsie (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Two Elsies
A Sequel to Elsie at Nantucket
Note: Elsie Dinsmore series, Book 10
Credits: Produced by Joel Erickson, Martin Agren, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Two Elsies" by Martha Finley is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. This book serves as a sequel to "Elsie at Nantucket" and continues to explore the lives of its central characters, focusing on the contrasting circumstances of two women named Elsie—one devoted to family and domestic life, and the other navigating the complexities of societal expectations and personal desires. The narrative is rich with themes of love, loss, and the trials of faith, common in Finley's work. The opening of "The Two Elsies" introduces readers to the serene yet poignant setting of Crag Cottage, home to Mr. George Leland and his daughter Evelyn. As Evelyn cares for her ailing father, the intimate details of their relationship unfold, revealing her deep affection for him and her fears about his health. The chapter quickly establishes tension as Mr. Leland receives troubling news from his doctor, suggesting he has little time left. Simultaneously, through the perspective of the other Elsie, married to Mr. Leland's brother, we learn of their family's preparations for a summer trip and the undercurrents of their intertwining lives. This opening sets the tone for a heartfelt exploration of family dynamics and personal struggles against the backdrop of domestic and social duties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Finley, Martha, 1828-1909
EBook No.: 13379
Published: Sep 6, 2004
Downloads: 153
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Christmas -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Families -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Dinsmore, Elsie (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.