Finley, Martha 1828-1909 creator text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Elsie at Ion" by Martha Finley is a novel written in the late 19th century. This story continues the tale of Elsie Dinsmore and her family, focusing on their interactions with new characters, particularly Marian McAlpine, who has recently escaped from a troubled past. The narrative explores themes of familial love, kindness, and the importance of education, all underscored by moral and spiritual lessons typical of Finley’s works. The opening of the novel introduces us to Violet and Lulu, who are enjoying a quiet moment on their veranda after returning home from Viamede. They discuss a mutual acquaintance, Marian McAlpine, who soon arrives as a guest, bringing emotional baggage from her past, including the loss of her family and a difficult relationship with her father. Captain Raymond, respectful and compassionate, insists on helping Marian find comfort and a path forward, while his family rallies around her in support, showing the warmth and generosity characteristic of their household. The stage is set for Marian to integrate into their lives, suggesting that her journey toward healing and self-discovery will be central to the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-02-25 Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Family -- Juvenile fiction Kindness -- Juvenile fiction Fathers and daughters -- Juvenile fiction Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Youth and death -- Juvenile fiction Marriage -- Juvenile fiction Happiness -- Juvenile fiction Dinsmore, Elsie (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction Latter Day Saints -- Juvenile fiction Trust in God -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48356 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48356 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134118.0 48356