02474cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000270011324500260014026400510016630000470021733600260026433700260029033800360031650000310035252013520038353400500173565300390178565300400182465300520186465300340191665300300195065300370198065300330201785600430205099900190209371760UtSlPG20260610134647.0mcr n260607r20231911utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aLamb, Ruth,d1829-191610aAunt Milly's diamonds 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-09-29  a"Aunt Milly's Diamonds" by Ruth Lamb is a heartfelt novel, likely written in the early 20th century. The book tells the story of familial love, loss, and the passage of time, centered around the titular character Aunt Milly and her precious diamonds, which symbolize both material wealth and spiritual values. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of her niece, Mildred, highlighting themes of generosity, forgiveness, and the impact of legacy on future generations.  The story begins on Christmas Eve, as Grandmamma shares Aunt Milly’s tale with her eager grandchildren. Aunt Milly, a wealthy widow who lost her husband long ago, gradually reconnects with her family, particularly her niece Mildred. Through their warm interactions and meaningful discussions, Aunt Milly imparts valuable lessons regarding treasures of the heart compared to material possessions, aiming to use her wealth for the benefit of those less fortunate. As the plot progresses, Aunt Milly decides to reconcile with her estranged in-laws, demonstrating true character transformation. Ultimately, her profound influence and generosity ripple through the lives of her family members and community, culminating in a touching and redemptive ending that emphasizes the enduring power of love and compassion over material riches. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cLondon: R. T. S., 1911  aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction  aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction  aChildren -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction  aChristmas -- Juvenile fiction  aAunts -- Juvenile fiction  aGrandparents -- Juvenile fiction  aDiamonds -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71760  c112486d112486