
THE LILAC LADY - The Second of the Peace Greenfield Books - BY RUTH ALBERTA BROWN - Author of "At The Little Brown House," "Tabitha At Ivy Hall," "Tabitha's Glory," "Tabitha's Vacation," Etc. - THE SAALFIELD PUBLISHING COMPANY CHICAGO AKRON, OHIO NEW YORK - Copyright, MCMXIV By The Saalfield Publishing Co. - To Edith Haserick McFarlane, The Saint Elspeth of My Girlhood, This Story is Affectionately Dedicated.
THE LILAC LADY
CHAPTER I - EXPLORING THE NEW HOME
CHAPTER II - THE FLAG ROOM
CHAPTER III - CHRISTMAS DAY WITH THE CAMPBELLS
CHAPTER IV - A ZEALOUS LITTLE MISSIONARY
CHAPTER V - AN UNEXPECTED INVITATION
CHAPTER VI - PEACE'S SPRING VACATION
CHAPTER VII - A VOICE FROM THE LILAC BUSHES
CHAPTER VIII - A PICNIC IN THE ENCHANTED GARDEN
Six lively sisters are saying goodbye to the little brown house that has been their refuge, boarding a carriage amid a chorus of waving handkerchiefs and heartfelt farewells. Their village watches with mixed sorrow and pride as they set off for Martingale, a town that promises a grand new home and the kindness of a welcoming family. The sisters’ banter—full of laughter, teasing, and a touch of sibling rivalry—captures their close bond and the hopeful excitement of leaving familiar streets behind.
Arriving at the impressive estate of Dr. and Mrs. Campbell, the girls find a world of possibilities waiting behind polished doors and warm smiles. As they begin to settle into rooms filled with lilac-scented breezes, they must navigate the expectations of their new guardians while holding onto the memories that shaped them. Their journey hints at fresh friendships, gentle challenges, and the promise that love can blossom even in unfamiliar places.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (372K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2007-12-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1881
Best known for writing warm, old-fashioned stories for young readers, this early 20th-century American author also wrote a book about Harriet Beecher Stowe. Her work often centers on home life, kindness, and girls finding their way through everyday troubles.
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