Elsie And The Raymonds - Martha Finley - Bog

""Elsie and the Raymonds"" is a novel written by Martha Finley. It is a part of the ""Elsie Dinsmore"" series and was first published in 1888. The book follows the story of Elsie Dinsmore, a young girl who is now married to her childhood sweetheart, Edward Travilla. The couple has two children, a son and a daughter, and they are living happily in their home in Roselands. However, their peaceful life is disrupted when a wealthy family, the Raymonds, moves into the neighboring estate. The Raymonds are a troubled family, with a father who is an alcoholic and a mother who is emotionally unstable. Their children, Violet and Percy, are neglected and abused by their parents. Elsie, being the kind and compassionate person she is, takes it upon herself to help the Raymonds. She befriends Violet and Percy and tries to improve their situation. However, this puts a strain on her relationship with Edward, who is worried about the effect the Raymonds' problems will have on their own family. The novel explores themes of love, compassion, and the importance of family. It also highlights the damaging effects of alcoholism and neglect on children. ""Elsie and the Raymonds"" is a heartwarming story that will appeal to readers of all ages.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.