The Guernsey, Lucy Ellen 1826-1899 creator text utu 2025 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2025-03-10 Originally published: Philadelphia: American Sunday-School Union, 1880 Sunday school literature Avarice -- Juvenile fiction PZ Philadelphia: American Sunday-School Union, 1880 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75576 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75576 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134741.0 75576