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Lifetime: 1819 - 1885 Passed: ≈ 139 years ago

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Susan Warner

Books by Susan Warner

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Wide, Wide World

Romance Fiction Drama
Family 19th century Love Faith Friendship Loss Growth America Rural Coming-of-age Grief Orphan

Ellen Montgomery, a young girl orphaned at a tender age, is sent to live with her wealthy aunt, a woman who is indifferent to Ellen's needs. As Ellen navigates this challenging environment, she finds solace in her strong faith and forms deep bonds wi...

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Diana

Romance Fiction Drama
Family Marriage Love Romance Sacrifice Happiness Conflict Relationships Strength Mother Choice Abuse

Diana Starling, a young woman trapped under the shadow of her emotionally distant and controlling mother, finds herself torn between her own desires and societal expectations. Forced to choose between a life dictated by her mother's wishes and follo...

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Queechy

Romance Fiction
Family Love Farm Paris Independence Women's Rights Cooking Loss Resilience Support Coming-of-age Vermont

Queechy is the story of Fleda Ringan, an eleven-year-old orphan who is sent to live with her wealthy aunt in Paris after a tragic incident. Fleda is a kind and intelligent girl, but she is also headstrong and independent. She struggles to adjust to h...

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Nobody

Romance Fiction Drama
Love Happiness Personal growth Class Differences Family Conflict Religious conversion Social Obstacles Strength of Character

This captivating romance explores the complexities of love and social class. Tom, a wealthy and handsome man, finds himself drawn to Lois, a woman from a lower social class. Their love faces opposition from Tom's family, who deem Lois 'a nobody.' As...

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Say and Seal, Volume 1

Romance Fiction
Christian New England Love Triangle Small Town Dangers Schoolteacher Perplexities

The story is set in the small New England town of Pattaquasset. A new schoolteacher arrives in town and causes quite a stir, especially in the house of Mrs. Derrick and her daughter, where he boards. The schoolboys are soon captivated by their new te...

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Letter Of Credit

Romance Fiction Drama
Love Redemption Inheritance Friendship Loss America Betrayal England Wealth Orphan Family secrets Second chance

Rotha, a young American girl, is left orphaned and facing the world alone. Her only solace is Mr. Digby-Southwode, an English friend of the family who entrusts her to the care of her wealthy aunt. This aunt, however, harbors a long-standing grudge ag...

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Red Wallflower

Romance Fiction
Love Education Isolation Loss Coming-of-age Victorian era New England Social norms Family dynamics Intellectual Growth

In the serene New England countryside, Esther, a young orphan, yearns for companionship and intellectual stimulation. Her life takes a turn when she befriends her neighbor, a brilliant young man who introduces her to the world of literature and ideas...

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House In Town

Romance Fiction Drama
Family 19th century Love Morality Society Loss Relationships Women New England Domestic Life Gender roles Social issues

Published in 1862, "House in Town" is a novel set in the mid-19th century, focusing on the lives of the Carrol family in New England. The story revolves around the intricate relationships within the family, exploring themes of love, loss, societal e...