Laurence Everet had arrived just in time to save his sister Constance from a would-be robber during the final chapter of the preceeding book, and she reveals to Laurence all of what has become of her husband, Noel Southworth.Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), “How Will It End” is the conclusion to the novel “Marguerite's Heritage.”Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow from the A. L. Burt (New York) printed edition. Copyright 1892...

As a toddler, “Hazel Gay” is the sole survivor of an ill-fated steamer ship, and is adopter by her rescuers.Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), and copyright 1888 and 1889 by Street and Smith.Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow. 129,000 words.

Miss Elizabeth Marchmont, or “Queen Bess,” as she is affectionately known, is the sweet youngerstep-sister to an heiress, the often self-centered and jealous Miss Alice Sherman.The two sisters encounter Kenneth Keith, a noble young man, despite his having been raised in an orphanage, who is searching for any clues regarding his heritage, and they have dealings with “Queenie’s” Uncle John, who is scheming for a share of Miss Sherman’s large fortune.Written by "Mrs. Geor...

Dorothy’s mother leaves the infant Dorothy the care of John and Martha Wellington, who raise the abandoned Dorothy as their own daughter. Young age Archibald Wellington stows away on board a steamer ship bound for America in order to escape his abusive step-father. The two youngsters grow up together at at Sunnybrook Farm.Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), and copyright 1894, and 1910 by Street and Smith.Transcribed and edited by Je...

Bitter hatred of Robert Ellerton, Sr. by the elder Ralph Moulton disrupts the lives of Robert “Robbie” Ellerton, Jr. and his darling, Dora Dupont.Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), and copyright 1892, 1883, 1898 by Street and Smith.Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow. 320 pages; 39 chapters; 78,000 words.Chapter I. “My Curses Go With You!”Chapter II. “What Have You Done?”Chapter III. “The Futur...

“A Thorn Among Roses” is the concluding sequel to “A Girl In A Thousand”, and details how Imogen Farquahar’s schemes resolve.Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926) and copyright 1898 and 1899 By Street and Smith.Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow.

One of Georgie Sheldon’s earliest novels, “The Forsaken Bride” is actually about two “Forsaken Brides.”Sir Dudley Durward, the “Earl of Durward,” is so callous and neglectful of his wife that her devoted love for him is finally crushed, and she plans a means of avenging his cruelty.Written by “Mrs. Georgie Sheldon” (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), and copyright 1880 by Street and Smith.Printed in serial form in 1880 in The New York Ledger, and The New Zeal...

August and Alice Damon Huntress adopt a blue-eyed baby girl, Gladys, under somewhat peculiar circumstances. Thirteen years later, they invite another youth into their home, this time a 15-year old boy with a speech impairment whom they find adrift in the streets of New York.A successful brain operation bring the boy to full control of his faculties, and he develops into a winning young man, and soon becomes attracted to — Gladys!Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Eliz...

“He Loves Me For Myself” resumes the story of “Arley” Wentworth and Philip Paxton from its pause at the conclusion of “The Lily of Mordaunt.”Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), and copyright 1884, and 1899 By Street and Smith.Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow fro the A. L. Burt edition. 26 Chapter, 252 pages, 64,000 words.Chapters:I. - A Friend in Need.II. - Philip Paxton’s Return.III. - Jane Coll...

On Gertrude Wynn’s wedding day, she overhears part of a heated discussion between her new husband and father-in-law., resulting in misunderstanding and estrangement between the newlyweds.Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), and copyright 1886, 1887, 1893 by Street and Smith.Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow from the A. L Burt edition. 23 Chapters, 79,000 words.CONTENTS.Chapter I. - A Father’s Threat.Chapter ...

The concluding sequel to “His Heart’s Queen”, the Victorian romance of Miss Violet Huntington and Wallace Richardson.Copyright 1890, 1903 By Street and Smith.Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow.19 chapters,, 249 pages, 59,000 words.CONTENTS.Chapter I. - An Unexpected Meeting.Chapter II. - “I’ll Hunt You Out Yet.”Chapter III. - Mr. Lawrence’s Fate is Decided.Chapter IV. - Wilhelm Mencke Makes Two Discoveries.

Philip Paxton is invited to spend a holiday at Hazelmere, the magnificent country seat of Sir Anthony Hamilton, Bart., where he is first introduced to Lady Elaine Warburton, the ‘Lily of Mordaunt.’Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), and copyright 1884, and 1899 By Street and Smith.Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow fro the A. L. Burt edition. 23 chapters, 229 pages, 56,000 words.Chapters:I. - A Perfect Beauty.