Books in Original Elsie Dinsmore Collection series

The Dinsmores, Travillas, and Raymonds decide to spend the summer in cottages by the sea on Nantucket Island. They journey there aboard a yacht with Captain Raymond at the helm. On the island they enjoy the village of Sconset and explore several points of interest. The children learn to swim, and the families enjoy relaxing beach walks, carriage drives, and boat rides -- even a New England clam bake on the beach. When a violent storm catches Lulu far from the cottage, she learns a frightening lesson about obedience. Zoe learns about faith and trust in God to keep her husband safe. Elsie at Nantucket is the tenth book in the original, unabridged nineteenth century Martha Finley classic, the Elsie Dinsmore Series. These books are best when read in order.

As the Travillas winter at Viamede, Elsie s birthplace, Lily, the newest member of the family is born, but it is later realized that she is very frail. Soon after returning to Ion, the family s doctor encourages them to spend the debilitating summer months at Crags, a friend s mountain home in upstate New York along the Hudson River. Although she loves her dear friend, Lucy Ross, Elsie s only hesitancy is that her children will be influenced in a negative way knowing that the Rosses have not brought up their children in the love of the Lord, rendering them unruly and disrespectful. With no other alternative, Elsie consents, and they are presented with many opportunities to share the love and truth of Christ amidst the turmoil of the Ross children. Soon after they return to Ion, they are faced with a life-threatening injury to an elder Dinsmore, and later yet, must trust the loving Savior completely with the precious life of their youngest one. Elsie s Children is the sixth book in the original, unabridged nineteenth century Martha Finley classic, the Elsie Dinsmore Series. These books are best when read in order.

Edward and Elsie's daughter, young Elsie, is saddened by a separation from her beloved Lester, who is studying art in Italy. Shortly after Lester leaves for Europe, the family is devastated by Edward's sudden death. Elsie finds solace in the comfort of her father Horace Dinsmore, and most of all in the everlasting arms of her heavenly Father. Knowing Edward is in heaven with loved ones gone on before, is a great comfort to the Travilla family as they deal with the loss of husband and father. Elsie's Widowhood is the seventh book in the original, unabridged nineteenth century Martha Finley classic, the Elsie Dinsmore Series. These books are best when read in order.

Elsie has grown to be a graceful, accomplished, and beautiful young woman of 15 who faces the difficulties of peer pressure, the allurements of the world outside her family, and the delights and confusion of friendships both false and true. She confronts the greatest crisis of her life while visiting a maiden aunt; but through all the difficulties and dangers, her father remains a bulwark of protection and godly counsel. We find Elsie s need for a loving, stable family fulfilled when her widowed father marries a godly woman, Rose Allison, whom she has loved since early childhood. Elsie s life is further enriched with the birth of a brother and a sister whom she can love and cherish, as well. However, while visiting her Aunt Wealthy, her newly-found family joy is soon interrupted by a despicable scheme perpetrated by her Uncle Arthur. Concerned for her stability and happiness, her father decides to take the family to Europe. While overseas, Elsie meets a special friend who plays an important part in helping restore Elsie s joy once again. Elsie s Girlhood is the third book in the original, unabridged nineteenth century Martha Finley classic, the Elsie Dinsmore Series. These books are best when read in order.

Once Mr. Dinsmore is assured that his good friend is worthy of Elsie, and that Elsie is willing to commit her heart's devotion to her beloved Edward Travilla, their Christ-honoring courtship and engagement is overshadowed only by a grand wedding -- a wedding so grand that many travel from far and wide to the Oaks to attend. The bride and groom honeymoon at Viamede, and soon afterwards take on the responsibilities of Elsie's inherited Southern estate. Elsie and Edward are soon to experience the joys as well as the heart-aches of parenthood as their four little children are born into a country about to be embroiled in a civil war. Elsie's Womanhood is the fourth book in the original, unabridged nineteenth century Martha Finley classic, the Elsie Dinsmore Series. These books are best when read in order.

When Elsie's daughter, young Elsie, hears that her beloved Lester has contracted typhoid fever overseas, she and her brother, Edward, go to Italy to nurse him back to health. When Lester recovers, the two are married, with only Edward and a few friends in attendance. On the return trip to America, Edward is reacquainted with the Love family, a father and daughter who had been in Italy. Edward and Zoe, the daughter, fall in love and marry. Meanwhile at home, Captain Raymond, a widower, courts and wins the love of Elsie's daughter, Violet. When the time comes for the captain to return to sea, Violet and his children are left in the care of ''Grandma'' Elsie and her father. Grandmother Elsie is the eighth book in the original, unabridged nineteenth century Martha Finley classic, the Elsie Dinsmore Series. These books are best when read in order.

Ion, the Travillas' home, is about to be the center of joyous family reunion once again as Edward and Elsie celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary renewing their vows amongst family and friends. Soon afterwards, young Edward Jr. is about to learn a valuable lesson on obedience when his father's life is mercifully spared after a careless shooting episode. Along with the echo of the last gun of the Civil War, comes opportunity for Elsie and Edward to share their faith in Christ with those who were hit hardest from the devastation of the Civil War. Besides offering financial aid and comfort, they become involved in a cause to protect the innocent from a new post-war enemy of terrifying marauders set on the path of destruction. Meanwhile, Elsie's newly discovered Cousin Ronald from Scotland appears on the scene with a special talent and joins them in their campaign against the persecution of innocence. Elsie's Motherhood is the fifth book in the original, unabridged nineteenth century Martha Finley classic, the Elsie Dinsmore Series. These books are best when read in order.

As another summer at the shore draws to a close, the Raymonds again face a long-dreaded separation. It is time for the captain to return to sea. Elsie grows accustomed to her new found role as ''Grandma'' to Max, Lulu, and Gracie. Soon Elsie's daughter, Elsie, and Lester's new baby, Edward, is born. In the months that follow, all grandchildren learn valuable lessons about character and obedience. Soon spring arrives. Violet gives birth to a daughter, another Elsie, and the Captain returns home safely to be with his growing family. Elsie's New Relations is the ninth book in the original, unabridged nineteenth century Martha Finley classic, the Elsie Dinsmore Series. These books are best when read in order.