Brooks, Sarah Warner 1822-1906 creator text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "My Fire Opal and Other Tales" by Sarah Warner Brooks is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of humanity, morality, and redemption, primarily focusing on the lives of individuals in and out of prison. The narrator often reflects on the complexities of human nature, and the profound impact of kindness and understanding on those who society has deemed unworthy. At the start of the collection, the reader is introduced to a character named Isabel, who prepares for a period of solitude at home while her husband goes away. As she navigates her fears and insecurities—particularly about being alone in their house—Isabel's thoughts reveal her humorous yet fraught perspective on domestic life. This charming vignette sets the tone for the tales to come, which likely delve deeper into human connections and the struggles of those who find themselves in the shadows of society, including prisoners and their relationships with outsiders. The opening suggests that the stories will be both relatable and thought-provoking, inviting readers to consider the nuances of compassion and humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) My fire opal -- The story of John Gravesend -- A bunch of violets -- A disastrous sleigh-ride -- Tuckered out -- A prison child -- Escaped. Release date is 2012-05-27 Produced by sp1nd, Mebyon, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Short stories Prisoners -- Fiction Prisons -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39815 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39815 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133918.0 39815