Judge Burnham's Daughters (1889)

Judge Burnham's Daughters, written by Pansy and published in 1889, is a novel that follows the lives of three sisters, Grace, Ruth, and Marion Burnham, as they navigate the challenges of growing up in a wealthy family in the late 19th century. The sisters are raised by their father, a respected judge, and their mother, a devout Christian. However, their idyllic life is disrupted when their mother dies, leaving the girls to face the difficulties of adolescence without her guidance.As the girls grow older, they each face their own struggles. Grace, the eldest, is courted by a wealthy suitor but must decide whether to marry for love or for financial security. Ruth, the middle sister, struggles with jealousy and bitterness towards her sisters and must learn to let go of her resentment. Marion, the youngest, faces the challenges of growing up in a world that does not value the intellect and independence she desires.Throughout the novel, the sisters are guided by their faith and the teachings of their mother, who instilled in them a love for God and a desire to live a virtuous life. However, they also face the temptations and pressures of the world around them, and must learn to make their own choices and find their own way in life.Judge Burnham's Daughters is a heartwarming and uplifting novel that explores the themes of family, faith, and the challenges of growing up. It is a classic work of Christian literature that continues to resonate with readers today.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.