In the Heart of the Christmas Pines by Leona Dalrymple
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Dalrymple, Leona, 1884-1968 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Wrenn, Charles L. (Charles Lewis), 1880-1952 |
| LoC No. | 14018308 |
| Title | In the Heart of the Christmas Pines |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Christmas stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45103 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-45103-9 |
| Release Date | Mar 10, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 451 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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