Her Title-Deeds

Name: Her Title-Deeds
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston

Her Title-Deeds is a novel written by Annie Fellows Johnston, published in 1924. The story follows the life of a young woman named Margaret Mayfield, who inherits a large sum of money from her deceased father. However, there is a catch - Margaret must use the money to buy back the family's ancestral home, which was sold years ago to pay off debts. Margaret sets out on a journey to find the perfect property, but along the way, she encounters various obstacles and challenges. She meets new people, learns about her family's history, and discovers hidden secrets that have been kept hidden for years. Throughout the novel, Johnston explores themes of family, identity, and the power of legacy. In conclusion, Her Title-Deeds is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that delves into the complexities of family dynamics and the importance of preserving one's heritage.

By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1923 · Genre: Children's Literature, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 230 words

First lines

INSIDE the cottage door she sits, Just where the sunlight, softest there, Slants down on snowy kerchief's bands, On folded hands and silvered hair.

The garden pale her world shuts in, A simple world made sweet with thyme, Where life, soft lulled by droning bees, Flows to the mill-stream's lapsing rhyme.

Poor are her cottage walls, and bare; Too mean and small to harbor pride, Yet with a musing gaze she sees Her broad domains extending wide.

Green slopes of hills, and waving fields, With blooming hedges set between, Through shifting veils of tender mist, Smile, half revealed, a mingled scene.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
Date: 1923 CE
Language: English
Genres: Children's Literature, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama
Length: 230 words
Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Children's Literature — The book is a part of a series targeted towards younger audiences with simple language and relatable characters for children.
Historical Fiction — The narratives are set in a historical context and blend real historical events with fictional elements.
Adventure — The story revolves around the characters' exciting adventures and challenges which are key aspects of the Adventure genre.
Drama — The book involves various dramatic situations and intense character development, related to the genre of Drama.