Margery Beade ja Beden armeliaisuus

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Margery Beade ja Beden armeliaisuus

by Hesba Stretton

FI·~5 hours

Chapters

Description

In this quietly moving tale we follow the humble life of a young woman raised in the modest Beden manor, a secluded estate nestled on the English‑Welsh border. Surrounded by sweeping pastures, ancient woods and a garden that seems to echo the rhythms of prayer, she learns to see every task—milking cows, tending fields, caring for chickens—as a small offering to a higher purpose. Her reflections on the mist‑clad hill, the distant church bells, and the simple beauty of everyday chores reveal a deep, earnest faith that shapes her outlook on love and duty.

As the story unfolds, the heroine’s world begins to shift when unexpected visitors arrive and the quiet routine of the manor is gently disturbed. Through these encounters she confronts questions of loyalty, perseverance, and the true meaning of compassion, all while the landscape around her—misty mornings, blooming rosemary, and the ever‑watchful skylark—remains a steadfast backdrop. The narrative invites listeners to share in her quiet strength, offering a heartfelt portrait of resilience rooted in humble devotion.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~5 hours (307K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2010-07-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Hesba Stretton

Hesba Stretton

1832–1911

An evangelical English writer who became hugely popular for stories that mixed moral purpose with vivid portraits of poor and working-class children. Writing under the name Hesba Stretton, she helped shape Victorian children's fiction with books that aimed to stir both sympathy and social conscience.

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