Elsie's Girlhood

Book Three in the Original Elsie Classics

By: Martha Finley

Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin

As Elsie Dinsmore grows up and becomes a young woman, her family undergoes major changes. Her father, Horace Dinsmore, falls in love and marries sweet Rose Allison, whom Elsie has loved since childhood. Soon two new members, Horace Jr. and Rosebud, join the happy family.

Elsie spends a summer with her eccentric Aunt Wealthy, where she experiences the joy of first love and the deep pain of betrayal. In an attempt to cure her broken heart, Elsie's family takes her on a tour of Europe. Upon her return, where and when she least expects it, Elsie discovers the delightful wonder of a true and enduring love.

Hear more of Elsie's adventures in the Original Elsie Classics series.Originally published in the United States, 1850; (P)2001 Blackstone Audiobooks

Interesting story line kept me listening

The story line is great, but the overall tone is a bit simpering. Made sense when I learned that it was written in the 1800s

Beautiful

I love this story I recommend it and the first one to anyone and everyone. You enjoy it as much as I have.

Lovely Story with Excellent narration

But by today’s standards parts of the father-daughter relationship felt borderline creepy, almost incestuous

A Continuing Great Story

The Story of Elsie continues in it suspense and trials... Elsie's continued love and obedience to her father make these books great for character development in younger readers. I thoroughly enjoyed the references to God and the acting out of their faith.

I wish Audible had the other stories of Elsie on audio...

Such a wonderfully written story with beautiful Christian virtue!

Such a wonderfully written story with beautiful Christian virtues. Captivating! Affords many great conversations with my daughter!