02089cam a22003013u 4500 75576 UtSlPG 20260610134741.0 m cr n 260607r20251880utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Guernsey, Lucy Ellen, 1826-1899 The old Stanfield house Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-03-10 "The Old Stanfield House; or, The Sin of Covetousness" by Lucy Ellen Guernsey is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Calista Stanfield, a young girl facing the challenges of her family legacy and the dynamics of her relationships, particularly with her Aunt Priscilla, who has inherited the estate after General Stanfield's death. The narrative explores themes of ambition, societal expectations, and the dichotomy of wealth and moral integrity. The opening portion of the novel introduces Calista as she stands at the gate of the dilapidated Stanfield house, reflecting on its neglected state and her own position within the family. As she grapples with feelings of abandonment and a desire for acceptance, we learn about her father Richard's troubled past and the stern authority of her Aunt Priscilla. Calista’s conversations reveal her longing for warmth and belonging, as well as her struggles with financial limitations that inhibit her aspirations. The groundwork is laid for a deeper exploration of her quest for identity, the influence of wealth, and the complexities of her familial relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Philadelphia: American Sunday-School Union, 1880 Sunday school literature Avarice -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75576 116301 116301