Original Elsie Classics

24 primary works • 28 total works

Elsie's Womanhood

by Martha Finley

Published 25 December 1996

In this fourth volume in The Original Elsie Dinsmore Series, readers celebrate with Elsie as she prepares to marry her beloved and move to her mother's childhood home in the Deep South. She matures in her faith as she seeks to share her religious convictions with those who work on the plantation.

Elsie's Motherhood: A Sequel to Elsie's Womanhood (Classic Reprint)

by Martha Finley

Published 1 December 1976

In this fifth volume in The Original Elsie Dinsmore Series, Elsie and Edward seek to impart their heritage of faith to their burgeoning family and also fight to prevent the persecution of an innocent person by the ruthless Ku Klux Klan.

Elsie's children

by Martha Finley

Published 1 December 1981

Enter the world of "Elsie Dinsmore"! These nineteenth-century fictional chronicles of a beautiful young heiress in the Civil War South have captivated generations of 10- to 14-year-old readers eager to follow Elsie's life from childhood to motherhood and beyond. Covers feature custom illustrations. "Elsie's Children, Book 6" Pleasant times and new babies are mixed with dark secrets and deep sorrow. Will Elsie be strong in the Lord?

Elsie's Widowhood

by Martha Finley

Published 25 December 1996

Grandmother Elsie

by Martha Finley

Published 25 December 1996

In this eight volume in the The Original Elsie Dinsmore Series, Elsie's children -- Elsie, Edward, and Violet -- grow up and become adults. The events leading up to their marriages are causes for great celebration, and soon Elsie becomes a delighted, happy grandmother.

Elsie's New Relations

by Martha Finley

Published 25 December 1996

Experience the highs and lows of love and loss in this tender tale of the married lives of three of Elsie's children and their young families.

Elsie at Nantucket

by Martha Finley

Published 1 December 1976

The Original Elise Dinsmore Classic #10, Elsie at Nantucket follows the Dinsmores, Travillas, Lelands, and Raymonds as they enjoy a delightful summer holiday at the New England shore -- clam bake and all.

The Two Elsies

by Martha Finley

Published 25 December 1996

The feisty little Lulu learns some hard lessons about life, and Evelyn, fatherless niece of the younger Elsie, captures the hearts of all.

Elsie's Kith and Kin

by Martha Finley

Published 25 December 1996

Elsie's Kith and Kin, Book 12 While the rest of the family winters at Viamede, Edward and Zoe tend to affairs at Ion and endure an unwelcome guest. Later, while on a business trip, Edward is injured in a train wreck, and the rest of the family returns from Viamede to be with him. At sea, Captain Raymond receives news of a financial windfall and resigns from the Navy to be at home with Violet and his children. He arrives in time to learn that Lulu has accidentally injured her baby sister, Elsie, during a fit of anger. The baby recovers, and Lulu learns how much trouble an uncontrolled temper can be. The captain and Violet purchase Woodburn as their new home, and the family settles down to enjoy its first Christmas there.

Elsie's Friends at Woodburn

by Martha Finley

Published 20 September 2000

Christmas With Grandma Elsie

by Martha Finley

Published 20 September 2000

Enter the world of Elsie dinsmore! These nineteenth-century fictional chronicles of a beautiful young heiress in the Civil War South have captivated generations of 10- to 14-year-old readers eager to follow Elsie s life from childhood to motherhood and beyond. You ll find Christian values, tender romance, family fun, and lasting lessons "refreshed for a new generation! These later books in the series include visits to historic sites in Boston, Philadelphia, New Orleans, and New York, and feature custom illustrations. Christmas with Grandma Elsie, Volume 14 Sleigh rides, ice skating, and rousing snowball fights abound when Grandma Elsie hosts the holidays! Cousin Ronald Lilburn visits and is a welcome source of fun.

Elsie and the Raymonds

by Martha Finley

Published 1 October 2000

Elsie's Yachting with the Raymond's

by Martha Finley

Published 20 October 2000

Elsie's Vacation and After Events

by Martha Finley

Published 1 November 2000

Enter the world of Elsie Dinsmore with the 17th book of the series! These nineteenth century fictional chronicles of a beautiful young heiress in the Civil War South have captivated generations of 10-14 year old readers eager to follow Elsies life from childhood to motherhood and beyond. Youll find traditional values, tender romance, family fun, and lasting lessons for a new generation!

Elsie at Viamede

by Martha Finley

Published 1 November 2000

Enter the world of Elsie Dinsmore with the 18th book of the series! These nineteenth century fictional chronicles of a beautiful young heiress in the Civil War South have captivated generations of 10-14 year old readers eager to follow Elsies life from childhood to motherhood and beyond. Youll find traditional values, tender romance, family fun, and lasting lessons for a new generation!

Elsie at Ion

by Martha Finley

Published 1 February 2001

Elsie at the World's Fair

by Martha Finley

Published 1 December 1997

Elsie Dinsmore, now a loving, matronly grandmother, accompanies family and friends on an extended yachting excursion from their southern plantation homes to the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. Arriving in the harbor of Chicago on July 2, they are in time to witness the great Independence Day celebration, which serves as a fitting start to a summer of fun and adventure in the White City.

Elsie's Journey on Inland Waters

by Martha Finley

Published 1 March 2001

Elsie at Home

by Martha Finley

Published 1 March 2001

Elsie's family continues to grow and flourish, embracing both new life as well as death. Evelyn's mother, Laura Leland, is very ill with consumption; brothers Arthur and Calhoun Conley both become fathers. Rosie Travilla and Will Croly tie the knot, as do long-time bachelor Dick Percival and Maud Dinsmore. In the midst of change, the family remains steadfastly thankful for all that God has gfiven them.

Elsie in the South

by Martha Finley

Published 1 April 1999

There is a gathering of the clans in Florida in this new volume of the Elsie Series, and a great deal of information is brought out in informal talks about the history of Florida; there are visits to Jacksonville, St. Augustine, etc, and to Grandma Elsie and other members of the family living south; there is also a wedding, shopping in New Orleans, and two engagements.