Mission city press is pleased to continue miss finleys. Martha finley books list of books by author martha finley. Violet travilla series by finley, martha, mission city press inc. This book is based on the elsie dinsmore series written by mart. This second book in the violet travilla series is one of my favorites. Ive read and own all of the updatedadapted versions as well as the millie keith series and the violet travilla series. I read the whole book overnight i love these christcentered life of faith books. A violet travilla pdf download violets daily diary. As the entire travilla family faces a tragic loss, violet discovers that true faith defeats even hidden doubts. Mildreds married life and a winter with elsie dinsmore.
Thankfully i ordered the seventh book, but i probably have to wait a while before i get it. Son of edward and violet travilla, married elsie dinsmore, and fathered her. Todays readers will find it easy to identify with violets growing faith and struggle toward maturity. The violet books start just three years after the elsie series 1877. Finleys popular elsie dinsmore series, mildred being a secondcousin of elsie. The story is set in the united states of america between the 1830s and 1860s. A darkhaired, fourteenyearold girl, violet travilla, sits on the dock and gazes at the picturesque scene surrounding her. Originally published more than 125 years ago in the elsie dinsmore series, these newlyupdated stories introduce another young girl whose strong faith is a powerful example for todays girls violet travilla, the daughter of elsie dinsmore. Originally published more than 125 years ago in the elsie dinsmore series, these newlyupdated stories introduce another young girl whose strong faith is a powerful example for todays girlsviolet travilla, the daughter of elsie dinsmore. I have been a longtime fan of the elsie dinsmore series, mainly because theyre just fun to read and its nice to be able to loathe a terrible father and his equally terrible family for about two books. Bestselling historical fiction books now available in softcover. I really love the violet travilla series and this book was really good. Discover book depositorys huge selection of mission city press books online.
I would recommend it if you love the life of faith series. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Adapted from the nineteenthcentury novels by martha finley, this fresh and relatable series of books for modern readers continues the saga of the next generation of dinsmores and travillas through the dramatic experiences of violet travilla, the middle daughter of the famous elsie dinsmore travilla. Full of exciting adventure, humor and loving moments. Violets hidden doubts, based on the characters by martha. I can refer to the website of the elsie, violet and millie series. The entire family is thrown into turmoil, however, when a carriage accident threatens the life and sanity of grandpa dinsmore and aunt enna, and violet is burned with a troublesome secret. Martha was raised in ohio and became a teacher before publishing her work under the pen name martha farquharson. As part of mildreds recovery from a bout with ague, she travles with her uncle, arthur dinsmore sr. Mildred keith is a childrens novel series written by martha finley 18281909 between 1876 and 1894. Books similar to violets bumpy ride a life of faith. There mildred befriends the governness at roselands and is befriended by violet travilla, the mother of edward travilla. This book is a fiction novel that begins at a southern plantation in october of 1877.
The name violet is a girls name of latin origin meaning purple violet is soft and sweet but far from shrinking. Violets hidden doubts was based on the characters by martha finley. In violets turning point, vi travilla and her friends visit new york city. A life of faith doll violet travilla 2005 retired and first book. Violet is a fourteenyearold christian girl growing up in the late 1800s. Martha finley was the daughter of presbyterian minister dr. A life of faith books are based on martha finleys elsie dinsmore and mildred keith books. Violet travilla series based on the nineteenthcentury characters of miss martha finley. The last tale of the whole a life of faith series violets foreign intrigue is set in 1886. Elsies endless wait millies unsettled season violet s hidden doubts laylies daring quest, violet s amazing summer, and.
Violet travilla book series by multiple authors includes books violets hidden doubts, the a life of faith collection. Her books inspired millions of readers in her own time. Elsie dinsmore, violet travilla and the millie keith series. In the previous book, violets dream of ownimg and running a mission has come true. Juvenile series and sequels midcontinent public library. Martha finley violets mission at samaritan house is up and running, but her problems are far from over. An old enemy reappears and asks for help causing violet to question what is true and what is false. Elsies endless wait millies unsettled season violets hidden doubts laylies daring quest, violets amazing summer, and several more. They expect a summer holiday filled with shopping, sightseeing, and social occasions in americas most exciting city, but things quickly become complicated. Handsome suitors appear, and an old acquaintance reenters her life with a proposal. Violets hidden doubts, book 1 by martha finley, hardcover. James brown finley and his wife and cousin maria theresa brown finley.
Martha finley audio books, best sellers, author bio. Elsie dinsmore is a childrens book series written by martha finley 18281909 between 1867 and 1905. They follow the events of violet travillas adult life and the raymond. The violet travilla doll magine a spectacular lake reflecting the azure hues of an afternoon sky. Fifteenyearold violet travilla is determined to live the christian life by braving doubts, dangers, and fear in order to help the poor. Fifty percent of digital sales of this issue to the young womens trust emergency fund for young women. Violets perplexing puzzles continues the charming story of violet travilla. These go along with the new elsie dinsmore books of this page. Find the complete elsie dinsmore book series by martha finley. She drinks in the beauty and thinks about her life, wondering what her future holds. And what mysteries are in the hearts of people she love, and even in her own.
Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. I would have to say, though, that out of all of the a life of faith book series, millies tales would be my favorite. Should violet choose a life of secure comfort or set forth on a solitary and possibly dangerous road. See all books authored by martha finley, including elsie dinsmore, and millies courageous. Oct 28, 2019 books id like to get for keeps check abe books 4 cheap prices. Violet travilla series, violet s bold mission is based on characters created by miss martha finley, a nineteenthcentury novelist who penned a series of bestselling books about the christian life. They have been adapted to appeal to modern children.
Violet travilla book series by multiple authors includes books violet s hidden doubts, the a life of faith collection. Violets turning point is the third in the a life of faith. But now that shes started, does she have the strength to continiue. Growing toward god by wendy witherow, beverley elliott and elliott 2007, paperback, student edition of textbook at the best online. See more ideas about books, city press and good books. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and. It contains 224 pages and is the first book in the a life of faith.
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