Project Gutenberg 2005-03-28 Public domain in the USA. 170 Baden, Frances Henshaw 1835 1911 Edna's Sacrifice and Other Stories Edna's Sacrifice -- Who Was the Thief? -- The Ghost -- The Two Brothers -- What He Left. E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Diane Monico, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Edna's Sacrifice and Other Stories" by Frances Henshaw Baden is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of human relationships, often exploring the struggles of women in society during that era. Through various characters and narratives, the author reflects on the emotional and social challenges faced by her protagonists. The title story, "Edna's Sacrifice," recounts the poignant tale of Aunt Edna, who shares her past with her nieces as they seek entertainment on a dreary, rainy night. Her narrative reveals her deep love for a doctor, the complexities of her relationship with a dear friend named Lilly, and the sacrifices she had to make for happiness. Subsequent stories in the collection, like "The Ghost" and "Who Was the Thief?", explore different facets of love, trust, and personal dilemmas. Through relatable characters and heartfelt situations, Baden captures the essence of human emotion, making readers reflect on their own lives and the choices they make. Each story emphasizes the societal constraints faced by women and their enduring strength in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Fiction Short stories PS Text Category: Short Stories 99653 2025-10-06T14:09:10.002924 text/html 100942 2020-12-14T08:54:49 text/html 118204 2025-10-06T14:09:15.830894 application/epub+zip 117838 2025-10-06T14:09:13.055947 application/epub+zip 94874 2025-10-06T14:09:11.888010 application/epub+zip 260338 2025-10-06T14:09:17.800986 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 249394 2025-10-06T14:09:15.088988 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 203148 2022-09-07T22:04:23.624941 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 88888 2025-10-06T14:09:09.628956 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 88726 2020-12-14T08:54:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17997 2025-10-06T14:09:17.930872 application/rdf+xml 16821 2025-10-06T14:09:12.386966 image/jpeg 3995 2025-10-06T14:09:12.134926 image/jpeg 37895 2020-12-14T08:54:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 34795 2020-12-14T08:54:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 116628 2025-10-06T14:09:10.014018 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog