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1Elsie Dinsmore

By Martha Finley

Elsie, young and motherless, has never met her father and is being raised by her father's family. As a strong Christian, she has many trials within the unbelieving family. Her greatest comforts are her faith and her mammy, Chloe. Finally, her father returns home. Will her father love her? Will her father learn to love Jesus? (Summary by Tricia G)<br><br>Next book in series: <a href="http://librivox.org/holidays-at-roselands-by-martha-finley/">Holidays at Roselands</a>

2Holidays at Roselands

By Martha Finley

This is the second book of the much loved Elsie Dinsmore series and starts where the first book left off. Elsie is still recuperating from her weakness, with her kind and indulgent father by her side.<br><br> The story revolves around how a strong bond of love and understanding takes root between the father and daughter, as they holiday at Roselands, and visit exciting places, with some of our favorite friends from the first book, Mr. Travilla, Adelaide, Chloe, Lora and the others. (Summary by Neeru Iyer)<br><br>Previous book in series: <a href="http://librivox.org/elsie-dinsmore-by-martha-finley/">Elsie Dinsmore</a><br> Next book in series: <a href="http://librivox.org/elsies-girlhood-by-martha-finley/">Elsie's Girlhood</a>

3Elsie's Girlhood

By Martha Finley

In the third book of Martha Finley's much-loved Elsie Dinsmore series, Elsie's life is traced from the tender age of 12 or 13 to the mature age of 21. Her life is not all sunshine and roses, but she is secure in the love of the Lord and her family. (Summary by GabrielleC)

4Elsie's Womanhood

By Martha Finley

The fourth book in the Elsie Dinsmore series, Elsie grows into a young woman. She marries her father's old friend, Edward Travilla, and together start a family. The latter half of the book occurs during the Civil War. (Summary by GabrielleC)

5Elsie's Motherhood

By Martha Finley

After the Civil War, Elsie and her family return to their home in the South, dealing with the upheaval that the Reconstruction Era brought during the years after the war. (Summary by Gabrielle C)

LibriVox readers bring you 19 recordings of <em>The Red Cross Spirit Speaks</em> by John H. Finley.<br /><br />At this time of year, all around the world, we remember the fallen and those who served their countries in time of war and other calamity. This poem reminds us of the dedication of the Red Cross, and the comfort they brought and, together with the Red Crescent, still bring, to the wounded, dying and distressed. John Huston Finley headed the Red Cross Commission in Palestine during the First World War.

7Elsie's Children

By Martha Finley

This book continues the delightful "Elsie Dinsmore" series. Elsie's children, introduced in the previous volume, live life, grow up, and encounter various problems of their own. - Summary by GabrielleC<br /><br /> <b>Additional Proof Listeners:</b> AlaynaMay & Rachel.

8Elsie's Widowhood

By Martha Finley

The seventh in the Elsie Dinsmore series, this book begins with the death of Elsie's beloved husband. As Elsie learns to live in widowhood, the story shifts to the lives of those most precious to her - her children and extended family. - Summary by KHand

9Grandmother Elsie

By Martha Finley

Change has come to Elsie's family in the 8th book of this delightful series. Her daughter, Violet, marries a naval Captain with three children of his own and the children try to adjust to life with their new step-mother and her family. - Summary by Gabrielle C

Nina Clemmens was adopted as a baby. When her parents die, she goes to live with her religious aunt, who mistreats her because of her temper and her origin. Nina has been haunted by a woman in black for her whole life. She meets Dr. Monteith, who is a widower whose wife died in childbirth. Will Nina be safe with him? Will she come to know the God both her aunt and Dr. Monteith claim to serve? Will she ever be accepted despite her lack of pedigree? When a young man carelessly insults her, she vows revenge. But it is not as simple as she thought. Will she be reconciled to the one she loves? Will the mystery of the woman in black be solved? (Summary by Bria Snow)

11Mildred Keith

By Martha Finley

Mildred Keith has a good life in Lansdale, Ohio - family, friends and school keep her happy and busy. But when her parents announce they're all moving to Indiana, Mildred's faith is tested beyond anything she could have imagined. Through good times and bad, follow Mildred and her family as they learn to rely on the Lord for strength in every circumstance!<br /><br /> This project was proof-listened by <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9446">Adele de Pignerolles</a> and <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/5796">Linette Geisel</a>. - Summary by Rachel

12Elsie's New Relations

By Martha Finley

In this ninth book in the classic Elsie Dinsmore series, the family finishes their summer at the seaside and returns to Ion. The narrative turns from Elsie to Violet's family, particularly her step-children Max and Lulu as they adjust to life in their new family. - Summary by GabrielleC

Reprinted from Scribner’s Magazine for June, 1904, in an edition of forty copies for private distribution, by the courtesy of Charles Scribner’s Sons (from the forward)

14Elsie at Nantucket

By Martha Finley

Elsie and her family travel to Nantucket Island to spend the summer. The Raymond children and others learn important lessons. After a delightful summer, they journey on to Lansdale, Ohio to visit Aunt Wealthy. - Summary by Amy

15Mildred at Roselands

By Martha Finley

In order to recover her health, Mildred Keith goes to visit her mother's extended family, the Dinsmores, in the South. Mildred makes new friends while at Roselands, learns important lessons and grows in her faith in Christ. (Summary by Amy)

16Mildred and Elsie

By Martha Finley

Mildred returns home from visiting her mother's relatives. She continues to grow in wisdom and beauty and receives many proposals of marriage. She is an ever-increasing blessing to her family and community. In-laws are added to the family, and they enjoy a visit from Horace Dinsmore and his daughter Elsie. - Summary by Amy

Mildred and Charlie Landreth begin married life together and enjoy many simple home pleasures. Together with Mildred's younger sister, they journey South to visit friends and relatives. - Summary by Amy

18Mildred at Home: With Something About Her Relatives and Friends

By Martha Finley

Book 5 of the story of Mildred Keith by Martha Finley. We join Mildred as she settles into home life as wife and mother. We also see the rest of the Keith children begin to make starts of their own - some near to home, and others far away and perhaps lost forever. The Dinsmore cousins continue to be part of the story as well. - Summary by Michelle Hannah

19Ella Clinton

By Martha Finley

The Story of Ella Clinton who regardless of her desire to be good is ruled by her passions. Then one day she submits her desires to the only source of good - Almighty God. She is known to be His child by her fruits, for "By Their Fruits Ye shall know them". - Summary by Michelle Hannah

20Mildred's New Daughter

By Martha Finley

Mildred's New Daughter is one of the children's Christian novels in a series by Martha Finley that follows the lives of four orphaned Eldon siblings through their lives with Uncles' families, building a business and home of their own, and the marriages of Ethel and Blanche. (Summary by Deon Gines)

Elsie and her family take a boat trip to visit wartime sites in NE USA. Illness, a son's departure and the willfulness of a daughter make for edifying lessons in moderation and consideration for others. - Summary by Czandra

22Christmas With Grandma Elsie (Dramatic Reading)

By Martha Finley

This book is part of the Elsie Dinsmore series that was written by Martha Finley. The books focus on the life of Elsie Dinsmore and her family. Elsie is now a grown woman who has her own family. She married her childhood sweetheart Edward Travilla and they have a daughter Elsie. They are preparing for Christmas and shows all the good times they spend together. - Summary by Michele Eaton

23Elsie Dinsmore

By Martha Finley

This is the first book in the Elsie Dinsmore series that was written by Martha Finley. The books focus on the life of Elsie Dinsmore and her family. Elsie is a young child and has not seen her father for a long time. He comes back into her life and she tries her best to get him to love her. - Summary by Michele Eaton