Pansy

Pansy, the pen name of the American author Isabella Alden, was born in 1841 in New York. Growing up in a family that valued education and literature, she developed a passion for storytelling at a young age. Pansy became well-known for her engaging tales that often explored themes of faith, morality, and the everyday lives of young people. Her writing resonated with readers of her time, making her a beloved figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Pansy published numerous novels, short stories, and children's books, many of which reflect her deep Christian values and advocacy for moral living.

If you're curious about Pansy's work, you'll find a treasure trove of stories that not only entertain but also inspire thoughtful reflection. Her characters often face relatable challenges and moral dilemmas, making her stories timeless and relevant even today. Dive into her collection in the app and discover the charm and wisdom that Pansy brings to her writing—you might just find a new favorite author!

The Browns at Mt. Hermon

Read by BookAngel7 4.6
When she mistakenly receives an offer of work addressed only to "Mary Brown," the lonely young heiress Mary Thornton Brown forms a…

Ester Ried

Read by TriciaG 4.7
Authored by Isabella M. Alden under the pen name "Pansy."Ester Ried's life is a dull monotony of toiling at her family's boardingh…

Miss Dee Dunmore Bryant

Read by TriciaG 4.8
The Bryant family - widowed Mrs. Bryant and her children Benjamin, Caroline ("Line" for short), and little Daisy - is on the thin …

Wanted

Read by TriciaG 4.7
Twenty-seven year old Rebecca Meredith feels out of place and unwanted. She has lost her mother, brother, and idolized little sister to the …

Making Fate

Read by TriciaG 4.7
A group of young adults away on a nutting expedition is delayed in a hospitable home by a sudden rainstorm. After the storm, Marjorie insist…

Judge Burnham's Daughters

Read by TriciaG 4.8
>Fifth in the Chautauqua Girls series. Ruth Erskine Burnham has helped raise her husband's two daughters, but all have rejected her faith…

The King's Daughter

Read by TriciaG 4.6
Dell Bronson has been reared in Boston by her refined uncle and aunt until, at age 18, she is called home by her father, a coarse tavern own…

Aunt Hannah and Martha and John

Read by MaryAnn 4.8
Aunt Hannah's fondest wish had been that her nephew John would marry a local girl and take over the family farm. Trouble was, John was neve…

The Randolphs

Read by TriciaG 4.8
The Randolphs continues the journey of the Randolph family, picking up shortly after the events of Household Puzzles. This Christian fiction…

Four Girls at Chautauqua

Read by TriciaG 4.7
Authored by Isabella M. Alden under the pen name “Pansy.” First in the Chautauqua Girls series.Four friends - spoiled, quirky Ruth; fun-lovi…

Julia Ried

Read by TriciaG 4.7
Authored by Isabella M. Alden under the pen name "Pansy." Sequel to "Ester Ried." Julia Ried must take a job as a bookke…

Little Fishers and Their Nets

Read by TriciaG 4.7
Thirteen year old Nettie Decker is called home after having lived with another family for 7 years, to find that her father is a drunkard and…

Eighty Seven

Read by TriciaG 4.7
Twelve-year-old Winter Kelland is an orphan indentured to a cold, harsh farming couple. His one bright spot is eight-year-old Vine, a neighb…

Pauline

Read by TriciaG 4.7
Due to a clerical error, successful attorney Charles Gordon Curtiss arrives a day late to give a lecture in a nearby town. But the literary …

Ester Ried's Namesake

Read by TriciaG 4.7
In Ester Ried's Namesake, Esther Ried Randall grapples with the weight of her name and the expectations that come with it. As she navigates …

Wise and Otherwise

Read by TriciaG 4.7
Wise and Otherwise follows the journey of Mr. Tresevant, a young and somewhat immature pastor, as he and his spoiled wife arrive in the town…

Interrupted

Read by TriciaG 4.7
Alternately titled Out in the World. Claire Benedict is a capable, responsible, solid young Christian woman. Everyone leans on her for suppo…

Ester Ried Yet Speaking

Read by TriciaG 4.8
Authored by Isabella M. Alden under the pen name "Pansy." Fourth in the Chautauqua Girls series. Alfred Ried (brother of Ester Rie…

The Chautauqua Girls at Home

Read by TriciaG 4.9
Sequel to Four Girls at Chautauqua, and also published under the title Obeying the Call. Ruth, Flossy, Eurie, and Ruth return home as new Ch…

Overruled

Read by TriciaG 4.8
Overruled continues the journey of Marjorie Edmonds, a young woman navigating the complexities of life and faith. Set against the backdrop o…

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