In 'The Two Elsies: A Sequel to Elsie at Nantucket' by Martha Finley, readers are drawn into a heartwarming tale of family, friendship, and faith. Set in the late 19th century, this book follows the lives of two young cousins, both named Elsie, as they navigate the trials and tribulations of growing up. Finley's prose is beautifully descriptive and filled with moral lessons, making it a classic example of 19th-century children's literature. The story's emphasis on Christian values and female virtue reflects the author's own religious beliefs and societal norms of the time. This sequel continues the themes introduced in 'Elsie at Nantucket,' further developing the characters and their relationships in a captivating manner. Martha Finley, a devout Christian and educator, uses her writing to instill important moral principles in her readers. Her personal experiences and religious convictions likely influenced her creation of the Elsie Dinsmore series, of which 'The Two Elsies' is a beloved installment. I recommend this book to readers interested in historical children's literature and those looking for a wholesome and uplifting story that transcends time.

The Elsie Dinsmore Novels, Martha Finley, in our opinion is the author of the best Series of novels that we have seen in our forty-three years of reviewing. Written by Martha Finley, an unmarried teacher of the last century, these novels proved to be a means of conveying her deep love for Christ Jesus. She loved her Lord, she loved His Word, and this love was passed on to His sheep through the writing of by far the best and most Biblical novels you will ever read or see. Altogether there are 28 of these novels, all built around Elsie Dinsmore, her immediate family, her extended family, and her neighbors.

Enter the character-building Christ-centered world of Elsie Dinsmore. These 19th-century fictional chronicles of a beautiful young heiress in the post-Civil War South have captivated generations of 10- to 14-year-old readers eager to follow Elsie's life from childhood to motherhood and beyond. The story of the next generation of the Travilla family is continued in Hendrickson Publisher's exclusive reprints of original editions. Each book features a new custom cover illustration. Elsie's Widowhood, Book 7 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, more important, in the everlasting arms of her heavenly Father. The knowledge that Edward is in heaven with loved ones who have gone before is a great consolation to the Travilla family, but they struggle nonetheless to deal with the loss of husband and father.

It is time for celebration as Elsie prepares to marry her beloved Edward. Following their wedding, the happy couple honeymoons at Viamede, in the bayou region of Louisiana. Here Elsie's faith matures, and she learns to share her belief with others in a meaningful way.