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A Wilful Ward

by Ruth Lamb ...

MY dear Kathleen, do try and be reasonable. To hear your grumbling, any one might think the rain had been sent on purpose to disappoint you of your ride. Remember, child. This is the fourth of November, not midsummer, and the rain is seasonable. "It may be seasonable, but it is just as disagreeable and disappointing as if it were not. I do not need to be reminded that this is the fourth of ... Read more

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MY dear Kathleen, do try and be reasonable. To hear your grumbling, any one might think the rain had been sent on purpose to disappoint you of your ride. Remember, child. This is the fourth of November, not midsummer, and the rain is seasonable. "It may be seasonable, but it is just as disagreeable and disappointing as if it were not. I do not need to be reminded that this is the fourth of
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Of no account

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In "Of No Account," Ruth Lamb crafts a powerful narrative that deftly explores the intricacies of identity, belonging, and the marginalized experiences of the overlooked in society. Through richly layered characters and evocative prose, the novel juxtaposes the mundane realities of everyday life against the profound questions of self-worth and agency. Lamb's literary style merges a lyrical quality ... Read more

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In "Of No Account," Ruth Lamb crafts a powerful narrative that deftly explores the intricacies of identity, belonging, and the marginalized experiences of the overlooked in society. Through richly layered characters and evocative prose, the novel juxtaposes the mundane realities of everyday life against the profound questions of self-worth and agency. Lamb's literary style merges a lyrical quality
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A Wilful Ward

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"A Wilful Ward" by Ruth Lamb is a novel that follows Kathleen, a young heiress struggling to reconcile her desire for independence with the social constraints imposed by her father’s legacy. The story begins with Kathleen’s disappointment over being forbidden from participating in the Hollingsby Hunt, a local event she eagerly anticipated. This sets the stage for her internal conflict, as she ... Read more

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"A Wilful Ward" by Ruth Lamb is a novel that follows Kathleen, a young heiress struggling to reconcile her desire for independence with the social constraints imposed by her father’s legacy. The story begins with Kathleen’s disappointment over being forbidden from participating in the Hollingsby Hunt, a local event she eagerly anticipated. This sets the stage for her internal conflict, as she
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Look on the sunny side : and other sketches

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In "Look on the Sunny Side: And Other Sketches," Ruth Lamb presents a series of evocative narratives that explore the intricacies of human experience through a lens of optimism and resilience. The collection is characterized by its gentle prose and keen observations, often drawing on personal anecdotes that resonate deeply within the reader's psyche. Lamb's literary style blends a conversational ... Read more

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In "Look on the Sunny Side: And Other Sketches," Ruth Lamb presents a series of evocative narratives that explore the intricacies of human experience through a lens of optimism and resilience. The collection is characterized by its gentle prose and keen observations, often drawing on personal anecdotes that resonate deeply within the reader's psyche. Lamb's literary style blends a conversational
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Look on the sunny side : and other sketches

by Ruth Lamb ...

In "Look on the Sunny Side: And Other Sketches," Ruth Lamb presents a series of evocative narratives that explore the intricacies of human experience through a lens of optimism and resilience. The collection is characterized by its gentle prose and keen observations, often drawing on personal anecdotes that resonate deeply within the reader's psyche. Lamb's literary style blends a conversational ... Read more

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In "Look on the Sunny Side: And Other Sketches," Ruth Lamb presents a series of evocative narratives that explore the intricacies of human experience through a lens of optimism and resilience. The collection is characterized by its gentle prose and keen observations, often drawing on personal anecdotes that resonate deeply within the reader's psyche. Lamb's literary style blends a conversational
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Aunt Milly's Diamonds

by Ruth Lamb ...

Yes, children, I will tell you the story of Aunt Milly's diamonds; and in telling about them, you must hear the tale of my own life almost, because one is so mixed up with the other that they can scarcely be separated. The speaker, an old lady, looked pleasantly at a group of grandchildren, her Christmas visitors; who, tired with many a merry game, were clustering round her and asking for the ... Read more

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Yes, children, I will tell you the story of Aunt Milly's diamonds; and in telling about them, you must hear the tale of my own life almost, because one is so mixed up with the other that they can scarcely be separated. The speaker, an old lady, looked pleasantly at a group of grandchildren, her Christmas visitors; who, tired with many a merry game, were clustering round her and asking for the
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Borrowed Feathers

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by Ruth Lamb ...

When Annette Clifford's godmother, Mrs. Worsley, arrives unexpectedly at the shabby Clifford household, she finds a girl who has become its cheerful heart—managing servants, smoothing over shortages, and masking hardship with wit. Over tea in a neglected "den" made lovely by Annette's quick hands, the two women speak candidly of pride, poverty, and the strain of keeping up appearances, while ... Read more

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When Annette Clifford's godmother, Mrs. Worsley, arrives unexpectedly at the shabby Clifford household, she finds a girl who has become its cheerful heart—managing servants, smoothing over shortages, and masking hardship with wit. Over tea in a neglected "den" made lovely by Annette's quick hands, the two women speak candidly of pride, poverty, and the strain of keeping up appearances, while
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Holiday Stories

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THORLEY; go and tell Miss Margaretta to make less noise. How can I get my afternoon nap with that girl screeching and screaming loud enough to be heard beyond the park? I suppose she thinks I cannot be disturbed by her noise when she is out of doors, though I have told her twenty times already that she has a voice like a railway-whistle, and that it travels as far as one. It seems to me I cannot ... Read more

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THORLEY; go and tell Miss Margaretta to make less noise. How can I get my afternoon nap with that girl screeching and screaming loud enough to be heard beyond the park? I suppose she thinks I cannot be disturbed by her noise when she is out of doors, though I have told her twenty times already that she has a voice like a railway-whistle, and that it travels as far as one. It seems to me I cannot
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Holiday stories

by Ruth Lamb ...

In "Holiday Stories," Ruth Lamb masterfully weaves a tapestry of narratives that explore the profound and often bittersweet nature of festive celebrations. Through her engaging, lyrical prose, Lamb captures the essence of various holidays, intertwining the mundane with the magical. Each story reflects a unique cultural perspective, highlighting the shared human experiences of joy, melancholy, and ... Read more

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In "Holiday Stories," Ruth Lamb masterfully weaves a tapestry of narratives that explore the profound and often bittersweet nature of festive celebrations. Through her engaging, lyrical prose, Lamb captures the essence of various holidays, intertwining the mundane with the magical. Each story reflects a unique cultural perspective, highlighting the shared human experiences of joy, melancholy, and
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Taught

Restored Classics to Go Edition

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Ruth Lamb's moral tale opens in a household where strict discipline and genuine care collide. Mrs. Bateson, a firm but loving mistress, tries to guide her servants toward order, gratitude, and conscience, while Fanny Ellis, the upper housemaid, treats rules as oppression and mocks the expectation that servants attend church. Her rebellious spirit quickly threatens Kate Evans, the younger under ... Read more

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Ruth Lamb's moral tale opens in a household where strict discipline and genuine care collide. Mrs. Bateson, a firm but loving mistress, tries to guide her servants toward order, gratitude, and conscience, while Fanny Ellis, the upper housemaid, treats rules as oppression and mocks the expectation that servants attend church. Her rebellious spirit quickly threatens Kate Evans, the younger under
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Grateful Peter's New Year's Gift, and Other Stories

A Baked-Potato Boy on New Year's Eve

by Ruth Lamb ...

Peter Grant is twelve, an orphan who sells baked potatoes in the streets and shares a cellar with old Sally Graham, and on the last night of the year he is out in a blizzard with three coppers to show for it. A white-haired gentleman once told him not to trade on Sundays, and Peter has not forgotten. In the second story, Borrowed Feathers, Nettie Clifford is left at home to keep house while her ... Read more

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Peter Grant is twelve, an orphan who sells baked potatoes in the streets and shares a cellar with old Sally Graham, and on the last night of the year he is out in a blizzard with three coppers to show for it. A white-haired gentleman once told him not to trade on Sundays, and Peter has not forgotten. In the second story, Borrowed Feathers, Nettie Clifford is left at home to keep house while her
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Joe Brennan's Luck

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by Ruth Lamb ...

Joe Brennan thinks himself the luckiest man alive when he marries the lovely Kitty Anderton, but their new life quickly reveals how much there is to learn about marriage, housekeeping, and pride. Raised in comfort and never trained in domestic work, Kitty confidently insists she can manage the modest home prepared by Joe's sister Grace, yet her cheerful certainty soon collides with daily reality. ... Read more

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Joe Brennan thinks himself the luckiest man alive when he marries the lovely Kitty Anderton, but their new life quickly reveals how much there is to learn about marriage, housekeeping, and pride. Raised in comfort and never trained in domestic work, Kitty confidently insists she can manage the modest home prepared by Joe's sister Grace, yet her cheerful certainty soon collides with daily reality.
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