
In the quiet autumn of a riverside estate, Mrs. Keith watches the golden leaves drift by while a lingering worry shadows her thoughts. Her beloved daughter Mildred, still weakened after a harsh summer of illness, suffers from lingering fatigue and pale health, prompting the family to consider a change of climate. With finances stretched thin, the mother weighs every possible solution, from distant relatives to costly journeys, each one falling short of what she hopes will restore her child.
The quiet is broken when Uncle Dinsmore arrives, his warm smile and easy manner bringing a sudden lift to the household. His unexpected visit sparks conversations about travel, family ties, and the power of prayer, offering the Keiths a glimpse of hope amid their uncertainty. As the story unfolds, listeners are drawn into a tender portrait of devotion, resilience, and the gentle strength that can arise from love and faith.
Full title
Mildred at Roselands A Sequel to Mildred Keith
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (358K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2014-08-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1828–1909
Best known for creating the hugely popular Elsie Dinsmore books, this 19th-century American writer built a long career on stories for young readers shaped by strong moral and religious themes.
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