It was autumn, one of those balmy Indian summer days which, if the eyes were closed, would remind you of Andalusia when the orange trees put forth their blossoms with the matured fruit still clinging...

A low coast, burdened in every foot of its soil with the luxuriant growth of a tropical climate; a large town, straggling and flat, swarming like a hive of bees with turbulent life. Lights flickering...

“At ten years of age I was the unconscious mistress of a heavy stone farm-house and extensive lands in the interior of Pennsylvania, with railroad-bonds and bank-stock enough to secure me a moderate independence....

A “big-city melodrama” which tells the story of Ada Wilcox Leicester, an innocent country girl who allows herself to be seduced and corrupted by her aspirations for material wealth. Ada later redeems...

She was eighteen years old and would graduate in a few weeks, yet Elsie looked like a child, lying there in that little white bed, with her golden curls scattered on the pillow and the soft whiteness...

Story of what happened when a Native Indian woman tried to break conventions and married a white man…

Have made up my mind. Having put my hand to the plough, it isn’t in me to back out of a duty when duty and one’s own wishes sail amicably in the same canoe. I am going to give myself up to the good of...

A storm had been lowering all day over the harbor of Boston, heaping the horizon with vast leaden embankments of heavy vapor, and shrouding the hills with dense floating fog that clung around them in...

In the highest grounds of a park, almost an estate in itself, stood one of those noble old mansions that are so interwoven with the history of mother England, that their architecture alone is a record...

In Ann S. Stephens' book 'Fashion and Famine', the reader is transported to a society where appearances are everything, set against the backdrop of a devastating famine. Stephens skillfully weaves a narrative...

In 'The Gold Brick' by Ann S. Stephens, readers are immersed in a thrilling tale of greed, deception, and the search for wealth. Written in the mid-19th century, this novel showcases Stephens' mastery...

In 'A Noble Woman' by Ann S. Stephens, readers are immersed in a captivating tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set in the 19th century. Stephens' literary style combines elements of both romanticism...

In 'Mabel's Mistake' by Ann S. Stephens, the reader is taken on a compelling journey through the life of the protagonist, Mabel Vaughan, as she navigates the challenges of 19th-century society. Stephens'...

In 'Sybil Chase; or, The Valley Ranche: A Tale of California Life' by Ann S. Stephens, readers are transported into the world of California during the mid-19th century. The novel paints a vivid picture...

Ann S. Stephens' novel, Malaeska: The Indian Wife of the White Hunter, is a groundbreaking work in the realm of early American literature. First published in 1839, this novel is considered one of the...

Ann S. Stephens' 'Silent Struggles' delves into the inner turmoil and emotional conflicts faced by the protagonist, Maria, as she navigates through societal expectations and personal desires. The novel...

Ann S. Stephens' novel, 'The Old Homestead,' explores the complexities of family, heritage, and the passage of time in 19th-century America. Written in a sentimental and descriptive style typical of the...

This carefully crafted ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Malaeska – Story of what happened when a Native Indian woman tried to break conventions and...

Ann S. Stephens' 'The Old Countess; or, The Two Proposals' is a captivating novel that delves into the complexities of love and choices in 19th-century society. The book is written in a romantic and melodramatic...

In 'Norston's Rest' by Ann S. Stephens, readers are transported to a world filled with mystery, romance, and intrigue. Set in the gothic literary tradition, the novel's atmospheric setting and complex...

In 'Wives and Widows; or, The Broken Life' by Ann S. Stephens, the reader is plunged into a gripping tale of love, loss, and resilience. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century New England, Stephens...

In Ann S. Stephens' novel 'The Gold Brick', readers are transported to the bustling streets of New York City in the mid-19th century. The book follows the life of a young orphan, Lucy, who finds herself...

Ann S. Stephens' novel, 'Malaeska: The Indian Wife of the White Hunter,' is a groundbreaking piece of mid-19th century American literature. Published in 1839, the novel is considered one of the first...

Ann S. Stephens' novel, 'Phemie Frost's Experiences', is a compelling tale of a young woman's journey through life's trials and tribulations in 19th-century America. Through elegant prose and vivid storytelling,...

In Ann S. Stephens' novel Malaeska, readers are transported to the 17th century wilderness of New York, where the Seneca tribe clashes with European settlers. Written in a captivating and descriptive...

Ann S. Stephens' 'A Noble Woman' is a captivating novel that delves into the intricacies of class, society, and moral complexities of 19th-century America. Set in the antebellum South, the narrative follows...

Ann S. Stephens' 'Wives and Widows; or, The Broken Life' is a gripping tale that delves into the complex emotions and struggles faced by women in 19th-century America. Written in a sentimental and melodramatic...

In 'Fashion and Famine' by Ann S. Stephens, the author delves into the socio-political climate of mid-19th century America through the lens of fashion and social class. The novel combines elements of...

In 'The Reigning Belle' by Ann S. Stephens, readers are transported to the high society of 19th century America, where the complexities of social expectations and gender roles are challenged. Stephens'...

In 'The Curse of Gold' by Ann S. Stephens, the reader is taken on a thrilling journey through the California Gold Rush era. Through vivid descriptions and compelling storytelling, Stephens paints a vivid...