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As Rosalie performs on stage the same monotonous acts, the young girls of the village gaze at her with the eyes of admiration and envy. They are certain her life is much more exciting than theirs as they admire her flowing white dress and watch her dance gracefully across the stage. But they do no see what goes on behind the scenes. One day, Rosalie is given hope when an old man gives her a picture of a shepherd who loves her. As she meets hurting people along the way, her new mission is to tell them about the Shepherd who loves them too. Published in 1877, this book sold over 2 and a half million copies.

In this coming-of-age story of Christian morality, O.F. Walton takes us to a travelling performance troupe in the mid-19th century - to a young girl named Rosalie. The tale is a simple yet profound narrative of Rosalie's journey to discovering faith and her Lord amidst a world filled with perils and byways. Her skills at stage performance attract and impress crowds but also draw envy and resentment from those who believe that - through the mere chance of talent - Rosalie's life is perfect. However the truth is far different: we hear that Rosalie is an orphan who experienced the deaths of not only her parents, but of other family members and friends around her. Despite having her family taken from her at a young age, Rosalie keeps one lesson to heart: to trust in God and ask that He provide whatever is required for her life's journey. At times emotionally moving and dramatic, A Peep Behind the Scenes is just that: a look into a life far more complex and challenging than the breezy, smiling talent that the public witness upon the stage. Long considered a Christian classic for expressing devotional wisdom and an unwavering commitment to God, this novel remains a favorite particularly in the United States. Its author, whose full name is Amy Catherine Walton, was however born in Hull, England.

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O F Walton (1849 - 1939) also known as May Walton was a British author. She wrote Christian books for children and teens. Rosalie is envied by the girls in her town. They are convinced her life must be better than theirs. They see her beautiful white dress and her graceful dance moves but do not look any deeper. One day, Rosalie is given hope when an old man gives her a picture of a shepherd who loves her. As she meets hurting people along the way, her new mission is to tell them about the Shepherd who loves them too. This is a wonderful book for a family to read together.

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Rain, rain, rain! How mercilessly it fell on the Fair-field that Sunday afternoon! Every moment the pools increased and the mud became thicker. How dismal the fair looked then! On Saturday evening it had been brilliantly lighted with rows of flaring naphtha-lights; and the grand shows, in the most aristocratic part of the field, had been illuminated with crosses, stars, anchors, and all manner of devices. But there were no lights now; there was nothing to cast a halo round the dirty, weather-stained tents and the dingy caravans. Yet, in spite of this, and in spite of the rain, a crowd of Sunday idlers lingered about the fair, looking with great interest at the half-covered whirligigs and bicycles, peeping curiously into the deserted shows, and making many schemes for further enjoyment on the morrow, when the fair was once more to be in its glory.

Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - Rain, rain, rain! How mercilessly it fell on the Fair-field that Sunday afternoon! Every moment the pools increased and the mud became thicker. How dismal the fair looked then! On Saturday evening it had been brilliantly lighted with rows of flaring naphtha-lights; and the grand shows, in the most aristocratic part of the field, had been illuminated with crosses, stars, anchors, and all manner of devices. But there were no lights now; there was nothing to cast a halo round the dirty, weather-stained tents and the dingy caravans. Yet, in spite of this, and in spite of the rain, a crowd of Sunday idlers lingered about the fair, looking with great interest at the half-covered whirligigs and bicycles, peeping curiously into the deserted shows, and making many schemes for further enjoyment on the morrow, when the fair was once more to be in its glory.