Pansy
Pansy, the pen name of the American author Isabella Alden, was born in 1841 in New York. Growing up in a family that valued education and literature, she developed a passion for storytelling at a young age. Pansy became well-known for her engaging tales that often explored themes of faith, morality, and the everyday lives of young people. Her writing resonated with readers of her time, making her a beloved figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Pansy published numerous novels, short stories, and children's books, many of which reflect her deep Christian values and advocacy for moral living.
If you're curious about Pansy's work, you'll find a treasure trove of stories that not only entertain but also inspire thoughtful reflection. Her characters often face relatable challenges and moral dilemmas, making her stories timeless and relevant even today. Dive into her collection in the app and discover the charm and wisdom that Pansy brings to her writing—you might just find a new favorite author!
Ester Ried
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Authored by Isabella M. Alden under the pen name "Pansy."Ester Ried's life is a dull monotony of toiling at her family's boardingh…
The King's Daughter
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Dell Bronson has been reared in Boston by her refined uncle and aunt until, at age 18, she is called home by her father, a coarse tavern own…
The Browns at Mt. Hermon
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When she mistakenly receives an offer of work addressed only to "Mary Brown," the lonely young heiress Mary Thornton Brown forms a…
Mag and Margaret: A Story for Girls
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Little Mag Jessup is an orphan girl who works hard as a servant in Mrs. Perkins' boarding house to earn her keep. She has no education, exce…
Tip Lewis and His Lamp
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Tip Lewis is a mischievous, unpromising scamp. One Sunday, a visiting Sunday school teacher tells his mission class how her minister had gro…
Four Girls at Chautauqua
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Authored by Isabella M. Alden under the pen name “Pansy.” First in the Chautauqua Girls series.Four friends - spoiled, quirky Ruth; fun-lovi…
Julia Ried
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Authored by Isabella M. Alden under the pen name "Pansy." Sequel to "Ester Ried." Julia Ried must take a job as a bookke…
Wise and Otherwise
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Immature Mr. Tresevant (from "The King's Daughter") comes to Newton with his spoiled wife to be the new pastor of the church atten…
Household Puzzles
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Household Puzzles peeks into the life of the Randolph family, four daughters and one son. They are financially strapped but must follow soci…
Links in Rebecca's Life
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Rebecca Harlowe is a young woman who strives to apply Christ's instructions in the Bible to her daily life and relationships. In this book w…
Interrupted
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Alternately titled Out in the World. Claire Benedict is a capable, responsible, solid young Christian woman. Everyone leans on her for suppo…
The Chautauqua Girls at Home
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Sequel to Four Girls at Chautauqua, and also published under the title Obeying the Call. Ruth, Flossy, Eurie, and Ruth return home as new Ch…
Eighty Seven
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Twelve-year-old Winter Kelland is an orphan indentured to a cold, harsh farming couple. His one bright spot is eight-year-old Vine, a neighb…
Ruth Erskine's Crosses
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Third book in the Chautauqua Girls series. Written by Isabella Alden under the pseudonym Pansy.
The Randolphs
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The Randolphs is the sequel to Household Puzzles, and opens shortly after the previous book ends. It follows the "leadings of the Rando…
Ester Ried Yet Speaking
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Authored by Isabella M. Alden under the pen name "Pansy." Fourth in the Chautauqua Girls series. Alfred Ried (brother of Ester Rie…
Aunt Hannah and Martha and John
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Aunt Hannah's fondest wish had been that her nephew John would marry a local girl and take over the family farm. Trouble was, John was neve…
Little Fishers and Their Nets
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Thirteen year old Nettie Decker is called home after having lived with another family for 7 years, to find that her father is a drunkard and…
Ester Ried's Namesake
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Esther Ried Randall tries to live up to her parents' expectations and the name she's been given, but her religion is a chore. Will she learn…
Judge Burnham's Daughters
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>Fifth in the Chautauqua Girls series. Ruth Erskine Burnham has helped raise her husband's two daughters, but all have rejected her faith…