The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding
'The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding' Summary
The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding by Annie Fellows Johnston is a heartwarming coming-of-age story about the spirited and beloved Lloyd Sherman, the Little Colonel of Fairmount, Kentucky. As she enters womanhood, Lloyd is surrounded by suitors, but her heart belongs to her childhood friend and neighbor, Rob Moore.
Rob is everything Lloyd could ever want in a husband: kind, intelligent, and handsome. But he is also ambitious, and his dreams of becoming a doctor will take him far from Fairmount.
Lloyd is torn between her love for Rob and her loyalty to her family and hometown. She knows that if she stays in Fairmount, she will be giving up her chance to be with Rob. But if she leaves Fairmount, she will be leaving behind everything and everyone she loves.
In the end, Lloyd decides to follow her heart. She leaves Fairmount and joins Rob in medical school. They marry and start a family together, and Lloyd becomes a loving wife and mother. But she never forgets her Southern roots, and she often returns to Fairmount to visit her family and friends.
The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding is a story about true love, sacrifice, and following your dreams. It is a reminder that even the most difficult choices can lead to a happy and fulfilling life.
Essence and Spirit of the Book
The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding is a classic coming-of-age story that has resonated with readers for generations. It is a tale of first love, sacrifice, and following your dreams.
The book captures the essence of Southern culture in the early 1900s. Fairmount is a charming town where everyone knows their neighbors and the sense of community is strong. Lloyd Sherman is a beloved member of the community, and her journey to find true love is one that everyone can relate to.
The book also explores the importance of following your dreams. Rob Moore is ambitious and determined to become a doctor, even though it means leaving his hometown and the woman he loves. Lloyd is supportive of Rob's dreams, even though it means making a difficult sacrifice of her own.
In the end, Lloyd and Rob's love story is a testament to the power of true love and the importance of following your dreams.
Conclusion
The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding is a heartwarming and timeless story that will stay with readers long after they finish reading it. It is a story about true love, sacrifice, and following your dreams. It is a story that will inspire readers of all ages.
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Annie Fellows Johnston
United States
Annie Fellows Johnston was an American author of children's fiction who wrote the popular The Little Colonel series, which was the basis for the 1935 Shirley Temple film The Little Colonel; many of th...
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