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Elsie couldn't stop her tears, and she clung to her father as she sobbed. 'Oh, Papa. Can it be true that I don't love Jesus as much as I used to?' 'Is that all, dear? I think you are being a bit silly.' After she had gone, Horace thought about the strange incident. 'I wonder if I will ever understand her. How often I seem to hurt her when I mean only to please.' In this sequel to Elsie's Endless Wait, readers will travel once more to the pre-Civil War world of Elsie Dinsmore, the young heiress deprived of a parent's love until she was almost nine years old. Elsie and her father seem to have reconciled, but can Horace Dinsmore ever accept his daughter's Christian faith? Or will his pride lead to tragic consequences? What is the terrible decision Elsie must make? Elsie's Impossible Choice is the second book in the Elsie Dinsmore: A Life of Faith series. These intriguing stories of a young girl's faith, purity of heart, and simple Christian devotion became an American classic over a hundred years ago. Based on and adapted from the original 1869 novels by Martha Finley, Elsie's Impossible Choice continues the exciting and inspiring story that has captivated generations of readers.

Miss Rose asked Elsie, 'Your father is away, isn't he?' Elsie looked up and replied wistfully, 'Yes, ma'am. He's in Europe. He has been away since before I was born, and I've never seen him. Oh, I do wish he'd come home! I want to see him so much! Do you think he would love me?' Meet Elsie Dinsmore, a lovely eight-year-old heiress who lives on a wealthy Southern plantation in the mid-1800's. Her mother is dead and she has never known her father. Living in her grandfather's home, she often feels rejected, unloved, and misunderstood. Elsie is sustained by her deep Christian faith and her hope to one day be loved by her father. But will Horace Dinsmore ever come home? Will he love her? Elsie's Endless Wait is the first book in the Elsie Dinsmore: A Life of Faith series. This captivating story of a young girl's faith, purity of heart and simple Christian devotion, became an instant American classic over a hundred years ago. Now, in this revised and updated, modern-language edition of the 1868 book by Martha Finley, a whole new generation of readers will meet one of the most beloved fictional heroines of all time.

'Suppose I show you how to marry a fortune. Will you cancel my gambling debts?' Arthur asked. 'Depends on your scheme,' the other man replied. 'Who is the target? Your sister?' Arthur's lips curled in scorn. 'Hardly. She's my brother's daughter---eighteen, beautiful, and heiress to a fortune all her own. And she is alone this summer with only a crazy old aunt as her guardian.' The little girl from the first three books of the Elsie Dinsmore: A Life of Faith series is now a lovely young woman of eighteen. She is about to meet a most unusual relative, her wealthy Aunt Stanhope. But a familiar relative has his own diabolical plans--plans that will threaten Elsie's innocent spirit and her trust in the people who love her best. What secrets are hidden behind the handsome facade of a courtly stranger? Can Elsie's faith lead her to the truth before dreams are shattered? In Elsie's Stolen Heart, readers will meet several delightful, new characters and follow Elsie's struggles as she faces a perilous threat to her happiness. Adapted from the original 19th century novels written by Martha Finley, Elsie's Stolen Heart promises an adventure unlike any that devoted readers have encountered before.

This boxed set of the popular fiction books for girls includes the first 4 titles in the series: Millie's Unsettled Season (Book 1), Millie's Courageous Days (Book 2), Millie's Remarkable Journey (Book 3), Millie's Faithful Heart (Book 4).Millie’s Unsettled Season, Book 1 (ISBN 1-928749-09-7)Millie Keith is a bright, energetic, and happy twelve-year-old living in the charming town of Lansdale, Ohio, in 1833. Her world is about to be turned upside down when her Pappa announces that he is moving the family west to an undeveloped town on the Indiana frontier. The eldest daughter of eight lively children, Millie must shoulder responsibility for her mischievous brothers and sisters on the perilous journey and learn to trust God for her uncertain future. Will her Christian faith sustain her as she leaves behind friendships and everything she has ever known? Millie’s Courageous Days, Book 2 (ISBN 1-928749-10-0)Millie Keith put her faith in the promises of God when her parents moved the entire family out to the wild frontier, where life is full of surprises, adventure, and danger. But now Millie, just turned thirteen, finds her faith tested again when tragedy strikes her family, when she loses her best friend because of her faith, and when deadly fevers stalk the town. Can she trust God with life...and death?Millie’s Remarkable Journey, Book 3 (ISBN 1-928749-11-9)When fifteen-year-old Millie Keith prepared a Bible study teaching on the evils of slavery, she didn’t know that God was about to give her an opportunity to investigate the truth firsthand. To help cure her persistent cough, she leaves her family and frontier home in Indiana to visit the wealthy plantation in the South owned by her Uncle Horace Dinsmore. Will Millie have the courage to live out her faith amidst relatives she doesn’t know?Millie’s Faithful Heart, Book 4 (ISBN 1-928749-12-7)In 1837, when Millie Keith's parents sent her south to spend the winter with rich relatives, they gave her three pieces of advice: honor your parents, honor God in all you do, and give your heart to Jesus. Millie thought those things would be easy, but alone at Roselands Plantation she finds her convictions tested in ways she could not have imagined. Will the high society lifestyle of the Dinsmore family change Millie?

In this question and answer book, Elsie Dinsmore responds with Biblical answers to the questions that today's girls have sent in to the 'Dear Elsie' section of the ELSIE DINSMORE: A LIFE OF FAITH web site. Elsie's answers, full of compassion and understanding, reveal how Biblical principles and Scripture apply to the needs, issues and situations that girls 9-14 face in everyday life. Both girls and their parents will see this book as a valuable resource, and Christian parents will love the way Elsie strongly reinforces the values they are working so hard to instill in their children at home.

This study guide is a companion to Millie's Unsettled Season and Millie's Courageous Days (Books 1 and 2 of the A Life of Faith: Millie Keith series). Using excerpts from the books about the Christian character and life experiences of Millie Keith, this study guide provides daily lessons that will teach girls ages 10-14 how to trust in God even when their emotions might suggest otherwise. Scripture memory flash cards are included.

A gift/activity book for girls ages 10-14 that shows how to put on an old-fashioned Christmas celebration, including step-by-step instructions for making homemade Christmas ornaments, decorating a pretty table and tree, preparing menus and recipes, playing parlor games, making party favors and gifts, and more. The book, which is full of 4-color photographs, also includes a section on what Christmas celebrations were like in the Victorian era.

'But the newspapers say it cannot last long, Papa, three months at most,' Elsie interjected. 'The newspapers are wrong,' Horace replied forcefully. 'This is American against American, and neither side will be easily defeated,' Edward said. Sadly, Horace added, 'We must prepare ourselves to wait out a long and bitter conflict. When we next see our homeland, all will be changed forever.' Elsie's life seems nearly perfect when she returns home from her honeymoon. But not even the true love of husband and family can shelter her from the great upheaval that lies ahead. They are soon caught up in the bitter struggles between North and South. When the nation is torn apart, how will Elsie and her loved ones deal with its tragedies? Who will survive? Elsie's Troubled Times, the sixth book of the Elsie Dinsmore: A Life of Faith series, takes its heroine into one of the darkest periods of American history, the Civil War. As the war pits brother against brother on the battlefields, Elsie's ideals, loyalties, and even her Christian faith are threatened. Elsie's Troubled Times, adapted from the 19th century novels written by Martha Finley, is a life-and-death story sure to grip the heart of every reader.