
THE HERO OF HILL HOUSE - By Mabel Hale
THE HERO OF HILL HOUSE
CHAPTER 1. — HOME AND MOTHER
CHAPTER 2. — THE STRICKEN HOME
CHAPTER 3. — AUSTIN AND HIS FATHER
CHAPTER 4. — AUSTIN GOES TO HIS FATHER
CHAPTER 5. — HUMILIATION FOR AUSTIN
CHAPTER 6. — TO THE COUNTRY AGAIN
CHAPTER 7. — THE RUNAWAY
CHAPTER 8. — WAYSIDE FRIENDS
In a modest farmhouse at the edge of an autumn‑laden countryside, a mother stands as the heart of a bustling household of eight children. While their father drifts away to town, burdened by a drinking habit that threatens the family’s stability, she weaves love, discipline, and hope into every evening meal, bedtime ritual, and quiet conversation. Her quiet strength transforms the modest surroundings into a sanctuary where each child feels seen and cherished.
Through tender scenes of shared supper, fireside reading, and whispered counsel, the story reveals how ordinary acts of care become heroic when a parent must shoulder both nurture and survival. As the Hill children grow from playful youngsters to adolescents on the brink of their own choices, the mother’s unwavering devotion offers them a compass, hinting at the challenges they will soon face without giving away the unfolding drama.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (276K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Text file produced by Joel Erickson, Charles Franks, Juliet Sutherland HTML file produced by David Widger
Release date
2004-12-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for writing thoughtful, early 20th-century books for young readers, this author is remembered today for titles like Beautiful Girlhood and The Hero of Hill House. Her work blends moral guidance with storytelling aimed at shaping character and everyday habits.
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