
FOREWORD
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
In a rugged corner of the Canadian frontier, a modest hamlet clings to red rock hills and hemlock forests. Its trading post bustles with canoes laden with wild berries, while sturdy farmers and native families share the green village square, a church with an open door, and even an unused jail that stands as a quiet reminder of justice tempered with mercy. Life here moves at the gentle rhythm of seasons, where fishing is a gamble and tilling the soil is a badge of respect.
At the heart of this place lives Priscilla, a spirited young woman from Lonely Farm who carries a steadfast faith and a clear‑sighted mind. When a newcomer arrives, her determination and sense of honor put their budding love to the test, forcing both to balance personal vows with the expectations of a community that values hard work above all. As she tends to her family's land and the mysteries of the nearby shrine, Priscilla discovers that courage and compassion may be the true measures of aristocracy in this remote world.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (473K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-06-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1860–1943
An early 20th-century American storyteller, she wrote both novels and children's books, often with a strong feel for adventure, place, and character. Her work moved from magazine fiction into books that found a wide readership in her day.
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