02156cam a22003373u 4500 71132 UtSlPG 20260610134638.0 m cr n 260607r20231886utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Giberne, Agnes, 1845-1939 A quiet valley Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-07-06 "A Quiet Valley" by Agnes Giberne is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Wales, the story follows George Rutherford and his wife, Dulcibel, as they embark on a journey that intertwines their lives with that of a young girl named Joan. The book explores themes of parental love, responsibility, and the unexpected intersections of lives in a tranquil yet impactful setting. At the start of the novel, George and Dulcibel are enjoying a wedding trip at a Welsh hotel when they discover a small child named Joan wandering alone by a riverbank. The couple takes the child into their care, leading to a deeper connection with her. As George investigates Joan's background, it becomes apparent that her mother, a troubled woman named Marian, has left her behind due to dire circumstances. The opening chapters set the stage for a heartfelt exploration of familial bonds, sacrifice, and the quest for belonging, as well as the unfolding of Joan's mysterious origins and her relationship with the Rutherfords. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: The American Sunday-School Union, 1886 Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Adoptees -- Juvenile fiction Families -- Juvenile fiction Railroad accidents -- Juvenile fiction Accident victims -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71132 111858 111858