Grandmother Elsie by Martha Finley

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Author Finley, Martha, 1828-1909
Title Grandmother Elsie
Note Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
Summary "Grandmother Elsie" by Martha Finley is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a sequel to "Elsie's Widowhood" and continues the tale of the Dinsmore family as they navigate personal trials, familial bonds, and the complexities of love and duty. Central to the story is Elsie Dinsmore, now faced with the challenges of motherhood and her growing responsibilities amidst familial sickness and uncertainty. The opening of "Grandmother Elsie" introduces the reader to the Ion family, returning home after a summer spent at the New Jersey coast. The atmosphere is heavy with worry due to the illness of Elsie's children, who are suffering from measles, while Elsie herself balances the demands of nursing them with her concern for her sister Virginia's troubling marriage. As Elsie rides with her father, Mr. Dinsmore, they discuss family matters, revealing deep compassion and a strong sense of duty among the characters. The narrative highlights themes of familial love, support during hardship, and the pervasive feeling of longing as they brace for difficult news concerning loved ones, particularly amid the backdrop of sickness and emotional turmoil. The stage is set for an exploration of their resilience and faith in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Religious fiction
Subject Dinsmore, Elsie (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 14883
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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