Project Gutenberg 2003-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 127 Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary) 1823 1901 Yonge, Charlotte Mary Yonge, C. M. (Charlotte Mary) Friarswood Post Office Transcribed from the 1909 Wells Gardner, Darton, & Co. edition by David Price "Friarswood Post Office" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story centers around the King family, particularly focusing on young Alfred King, who is bedridden due to illness, and his sister Ellen, who takes care of him. The narrative explores their struggles with family, health, and the complexities of life in a rural community, compounded by the arrival of a mysterious boy named Paul Blackthorn, who complicates their lives further. The opening portion of the novel sets the stage by introducing Alfred, a once-active boy now confined to bed, grappling with pain and longing for the simple joys of life he can no longer partake in. Ellen, caring and devoted, tries to distract him with stories and news from the outside world, even as they encounter a ragged tramper whose presence stirs unease among them. Their mother runs a small post office and is shown to be a pillar of support, providing a glimpse into the family's history and connections with the Selby family. The arrival of the new clergyman, Mr. Cope, adds another layer to their lives as he begins to interact with the family, particularly Alfred, who is desperate for companionship and understanding amidst his sufferings. The narrative deftly intertwines the lives of these characters, hinting at themes of compassion, societal judgment, and the innocence of youth against the backdrop of illness and recovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Christian life -- Fiction Child labor -- Fiction Siblings -- Fiction Children -- Death -- Fiction Children with disabilities -- Fiction Postal service -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 405759 2025-07-02T10:22:41.454655 text/html 416810 2007-12-29T04:00:33 text/html 225523 2025-07-02T10:22:48.487587 application/epub+zip 230928 2025-07-02T10:22:44.227627 application/epub+zip 219042 2025-07-02T10:22:43.126616 application/epub+zip 425763 2025-07-02T10:22:51.795623 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 401625 2025-07-02T10:22:47.805594 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 357966 2022-09-02T13:56:28.275605 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 381714 2025-07-02T10:22:40.836635 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 381481 2007-12-29T04:02:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20133 2025-07-02T10:22:51.923580 application/rdf+xml 14580 2025-07-02T10:22:43.619611 image/jpeg 3936 2025-07-02T10:22:43.372612 image/jpeg 148994 2007-12-29T04:03:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 144203 2007-12-29T04:02:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 222386 2025-07-02T10:22:41.487660 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 en.wikipedia