Julia Ried
Pansy
Read by TriciaG
Authored by Isabella M. Alden under the pen name "Pansy." Sequel to "Ester Ried." Julia Ried must take a job as a bookkeeper in a factory to earn a living. The mistress of her boardinghouse influences her in a negative way, drawing her into a life and attitude displeasing to God. Will her family and friends be able to convince her stand up for what's right? (Summary written by TriciaG)
Previous book in series: Ester Ried
Next book in series: The King's Daughter (7 hr 26 min)
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Reviews
A Study in Wisdom and Folly
Sherry Woomert
Are we able to determine if persuasion is from a godly person or an evil person if both come packaged in similar wrappings? Sweet words, couched in soft concern but barbed beneath with malice can be deadly.
3rd Time and I'm still learning
GM Jones
I'm going back through the Ester Ried books (this time it's 3/31/2021). They are highly recommended for an inventory of your spiritual walk. I especially appreciate how the characters are able to defend their faith and cause others to contemplate what are believed to be "harmless" activities. i have a LOT of bookmarks. I did not know until recently that Isabelle Alden was also a Pastor's Wife. no wonder she 'gets' me so well (and no WONDER she used a pen name!) Thanks as always to TriciaG for reading my favs!
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RN Lori
Story: Love the continuing story in the Ried family. Hopeful for more of the kind! Reader: Tricia G has a flatter reading style than I prefer, however, she is a suitable reader for the story.
nice
Silvia
nice and entertaining but is 80% a display of the sinful character of the characters and then a dramatic turnaround and 20% of reformation in the last 40 minutes
wow
NZ Nikki
Great reading TrishaG. I can't help but think what a pack of absolute nasty cows the majority of characters in this book are! Unbelievable gossips, nasty and empty and petty and coercive. Hard to believe this went on to this degree in "polite society", but from other historical novels, apparently it was not uncommon.
Phxjennifer
I agree with Sherry Woomert's review, how can a 16-year-old from a small town recognize so smooth a manipulator? The landlady is not precisely evil, but she plays games with people's lives and emotions like a puppeteer.
so sweet and refreshing!
Rebecca Cutler
I love these books while I do the dishes and clean up around the house! they remind me of our true priorities in life 😊
Satan’s Subtlety
Holly
The voice of Satan can speak through one who claims to be God’s servant. And his voice and ideas can be very subtle indeed.