Jock's Inheritance: Restored Classics to Go Edition

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When practical, good-humored Orris is caught between a shattered family visit and a sudden domestic crisis, she finds herself responsible for Venetia, her fragile, self-absorbed sister-in-law, and little Pippa, a neglected child whose bright curiosity immediately exposes the fault lines in the household. Venetia arrives ruined by failed investments and a broken engagement, expecting sympathy without responsibility, while Orris's own hard-won steadiness and history of loss make her the one person capable of holding things together. An unexpected offer of work in a remote old house gives Orris a chance to begin again, and she leaves London with Pippa and the Italian maid Anita for a country life that promises books, labor, and peace. At Pinestones, amid a grand but slightly shabby house, nursery windows, woods, gardens, and village life, Pippa thrives in the clean air and wins over everyone from the cook-housekeeper to the postman. Orris settles into cataloguing the library and quietly building a home, even as Venetia grows restless, resentful, and drawn to a flashy suitor. When Venetia finally vanishes to marry and depart for California, abandoning Pippa, Orris must once again rely on patience, duty, and resolve. In the end, the novel balances domestic realism with warmth and tenderness, culminating in a luminous scene of childlike faith as Pippa imagines Christ walking among the villagers, bringing healing, joy, and love. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.
When practical, good-humored Orris is caught between a shattered family visit and a sudden domestic crisis, she finds herself responsible for Venetia, her fragile, self-absorbed sister-in-law, and little Pippa, a neglected child whose bright curiosity immediately exposes the fault lines in the ho...

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Amy Le Feuvre was a British writer of children's fiction whose life and work were shaped by the Victorian and Edwardian worlds in which she lived, and by a deep Christian faith that gave her stories their moral purpose and emotional warmth. Born in England in the late nineteenth century, she became one of the most popular authors of wholesome juvenile literature, writing at a time when books for young readers were often expected not only to entertain but also to guide character. Across a long and productive career, she created lively tales of family life, schooldays, adventure, and spiritual growth, earning a devoted readership through her clear prose, gentle humor, and gift for making ordinary domestic scenes feel meaningful. Her fiction often centers on themes of duty, forgiveness, courage, and the shaping power of conscience, while also celebrating loyalty, kindness, and the quiet heroism of children learning to do what is right. What keeps her work relevant today is its sincere attention to moral development and the emotional pressures of growing up, concerns that still resonate in a world where young people continue to navigate identity, belonging, and responsibility. Le Feuvre's legacy rests in her ability to combine entertainment with ethical reflection, offering stories that are both comforting and thought-provoking. Readers who enjoy classic children's literature, family-centered narratives, and novels with a strong sense of values will find her especially rewarding.

Amy Le Feuvre was a British writer of children's fiction whose life and work were shaped by the Victorian and Edwardian worlds in which she lived, and by a deep Christian faith that gave her stories their moral purpose and emotional warmth. Born in England in the late nineteenth century, she beca...

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