
FRANCIS & CO.'S - LITTLE LIBRARY: - FOR YOUNG PERSONS OF VARIOUS AGES.
TURNS OF FORTUNE: - BY MRS. S.C. HALL.
Francis & Co.'s Little Library.
TURNS OF FORTUNE - CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
ALL IS NOT GOLD THAT GLITTERS. - CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
In a modest farmhouse tucked away from bustling towns, Jacob Bond and his bright‑eyed daughter Sarah endure a long, bitter winter. Their evenings are spent huddled by a flickering fire, listening to the wind howl and the distant bark of a farm dog. Jacob’s old proverbs about waste and want echo through the humble drawing‑room, while Sarah’s gentle care offers a warm counterpoint to his stubborn frugality. The quiet routine of their daily life paints a vivid picture of perseverance amid scarcity.
When a chance encounter brings an unexpected visitor to their doorstep, the Bonds find themselves at a crossroads that challenges their long‑held beliefs about thrift and generosity. As old habits clash with new possibilities, both father and daughter learn that true wealth may be measured not only in saved wood or coin, but in kindness, hope, and the willingness to embrace change. The tale unfolds with gentle humor and heartfelt lessons, inviting listeners to reflect on the values that shape a good life.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (243K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Internet Archive, University of Florida, PM Childrens Library, William Flis, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2005-05-31
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1800–1881
An Irish writer remembered for lively sketches of Irish life, she built a wide Victorian readership through novels, stories, and collaborative literary work. Publishing as Mrs. S. C. Hall, she helped bring Irish characters and settings to readers in Britain and beyond.
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