Good Girls' Gift (1880)

Good Girls' Gift is a novel written by Mrs. Sale Barker in the year 1880. The story revolves around a young girl named Edith, who is raised by her widowed mother in a small village. Edith is a well-behaved and obedient child who is loved by everyone in the village. However, her life takes a turn when her mother becomes ill and passes away, leaving Edith orphaned and alone.Edith is then taken in by her mother's friend, Mrs. Grey, who lives in the city. Mrs. Grey is a wealthy woman who has two daughters, Clara and Alice. Edith is excited to live with them, but soon realizes that life in the city is not as simple as she thought. Clara and Alice are spoiled and selfish, and they make fun of Edith for being poor and unsophisticated.Despite this, Edith remains kind and loyal to her new family. She works hard to earn their love and respect, and eventually, they begin to appreciate her for who she is. Edith's good nature and strong character inspire the Grey family to become better people, and they learn to appreciate the value of hard work and kindness.Good Girls' Gift is a heartwarming story about the power of love and the importance of good values. It teaches readers to be kind, generous, and humble, and to always strive to be the best version of themselves. The book is a classic example of Victorian literature, with its focus on morality and social values, and is a must-read for anyone interested in this genre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.