02428cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000330012624500400015926400510019930000470025033600260029733700260032333800360034950000310038550802130041652012950062953400450192465300220196970000510199185600430204299900170208545103UtSlPG20260610134033.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a14018308  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aDalrymple, Leona,d1884-196810aIn the Heart of the Christmas Pines 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-03-10  aProduced by Charlene Taylor, Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"In the Heart of the Christmas Pines" by Leona Dalrymple is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically in the period around the 1910s. The story revolves around themes of warmth, hospitality, and the transformative power of Christmas during a time when loneliness and estrangement weigh heavily on the characters. It intricately weaves a narrative about an unexpected journey, the bonds of family, and the magic of festive kindness.  The plot follows Jean Varian, a young woman who seeks solace in a small village after feeling disconnected from her life in Denver. She encounters Aunt Cheerful Loring, a lovable but lonely old woman who opens her door and heart to Jean, inviting her into a cozy world filled with warmth and friendship. Their bond deepens against the backdrop of holiday cheer as Aunt Cheerful awaits the return of her son, Robert. Interwoven through the story is the character of Lord Chesterfield, a young hermit who admires Aunt Cheerful and hopes to care for her while harboring dreams of becoming a doctor. As secrets unravel and connections to family and hope are revealed, the story builds to a heartfelt climax on Christmas Eve, emphasizing the power of love and forgiveness amidst the coldness of winter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChristmas stories1 aWrenn, Charles L.q(Charles Lewis),d1880-195240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45103  c85942d85942