02483cam a22003373u 4500 59594 UtSlPG 20260610134355.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Seawell, Molly Elliot, 1860-1916 Betty's Virginia Christmas Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-05-24 E-text prepared by D A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "Betty's Virginia Christmas" by Molly Elliot Seawell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Betty Beverley, a spirited young woman living with her grandfather, Colonel Beverley, in a modest home called Holly Lodge after they lost their ancestral estate, Rosehill. As they prepare to celebrate Christmas, the characters grapple with themes of nostalgia, familial love, and a touch of romance amid the holiday festivities. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Betty’s vibrant personality as she decorates their humble home for the Christmas holiday, determined to make it joyful despite their changed circumstances. The narrative sets a picturesque scene of a cold Virginia Christmas Eve, capturing the warmth of the characters' Christmas spirit. Betty's interactions with her grandfather reveal their close bond, as well as her upbringing in a life of grandeur that contrasts sharply with their current reality. The arrival of Lieutenant John Fortescue, a young officer from Rosehill, adds intrigue and romantic tension, as Betty navigates her feelings for him while preserving her family dignity and traditions. Overall, the opening chapters establish Betty's charm and resilience, paving the way for a heartwarming holiday tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Christmas stories Virginia -- Fiction Holloway, Edward Stratton, 1859-1939 Soulen, Henry James, 1888-1965 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59594 100420 100420