A Borrowed Sister (1906) - Eliza Orne White - Bog

A Borrowed Sister is a novel written by Eliza Orne White and published in 1906. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a young girl named Lorna Hastings. Lorna lives with her parents in a small town in New England, but her life is turned upside down when her father dies suddenly, leaving the family in financial ruin.Desperate to provide for her family, Lorna's mother takes in a boarder named Miss Emily, who becomes a surrogate sister to Lorna. Miss Emily is a wealthy and cultured woman who introduces Lorna to a world of art, literature, and music that she had never known before. Under Miss Emily's guidance, Lorna begins to blossom and develop her own talents.However, as Lorna grows closer to Miss Emily, she begins to uncover secrets about her past that threaten to destroy their relationship. Lorna must navigate these revelations while also dealing with the challenges of growing up and finding her place in the world.A Borrowed Sister is a poignant and insightful novel that explores themes of family, friendship, and identity. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.