
GRANDFATHER'S Love Pie - BY Miriam Gaines - ILLUSTRATIONS BY JOHN EDWARD WHITING
In a warm, blue‑walled bedroom, young Alsie discovers her aunt’s quiet sorrow and is drawn into a tender conversation about the family’s beloved patriarch. As the aunt, Alice, gently explains the fragile health of the old captain‑grandfather, the two girls share the ache of uncertainty while clinging to the steadfast love that has long united their clan. Their exchange reveals a household steeped in loyalty, where stories of past bravery and everyday kindness knit together generations.
Through simple, heartfelt dialogue the narrative captures the resilience of a family facing the slow decline of a cherished elder. It paints a vivid picture of early‑twentieth‑century life—visits to the doctor, hopeful trips to the seaside, and the quiet determination to keep daily routines alive even as worries loom. Listeners are invited to experience the gentle strength that emerges when love is put to the test, offering a comforting glimpse into the enduring bonds that hold a family together.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (60K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)
Release date
Dec 27, 2006
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known today for the tender family story Grandfather's Love Pie, this early writer left behind a small but memorable work that still reaches readers through reprints and digital archives.
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