The Lilac Lady

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

MacArthur, Ruth Brown, 1881-1964.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Lilac Lady" by Ruth Alberta Brown is a fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around six orphaned sisters known as the Greenfields, who transition from their familiar home in Parker to a new life in Martindale, guided by their new guardians, the Campbell family. The narrative hints at themes of family, belonging, and the joy of discovery as the sisters navigate their new surroundings and forge new relationships. At the start of the story, the Greenfield sisters are joyously leaving behind their old home for a new life with the Campbells. Despite the bittersweet nature of their departure, the sisters radiate excitement for their new adventure. Each character showcases their unique personality, particularly Peace, who is lively and mischievous, as she communicates her thoughts openly. The scene is filled with warmth, companionship, and a sense of childlike wonder as the sisters explore their new house, interact with their newfound guardians, and begin to envision the possibilities that lie ahead. This opening sets the stage for a delightful tale about growth, adaptation, and the bonds of sisterhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2007-12-09