A Lantern in her Hand

Name: A Lantern in her Hand
Author: Bess Streeter Aldrich

Abbie Deal is a young woman living in the small town of Cedarville, Nebraska in the late 1800s. She is the daughter of a hardworking farmer and the wife of a successful businessman. Abbie is a strong-willed woman who is determined to make a better life for herself and her family. Abbie's life is filled with hard work and struggles, but she never gives up. She is determined to make a better life for her family, and she does so by taking on a variety of jobs, including teaching, running a boarding house, and working in a store. Throughout the novel, Abbie faces many challenges, including a difficult marriage, a devastating fire, and a devastating drought. Despite these hardships, Abbie never loses sight of her dreams and continues to strive for a better life. In the end, Abbie's hard work and determination pay off, and she is able to provide a better life for her family. A Lantern in her Hand is a story of hope, determination, and the power of the human spirit.

By Bess Streeter Aldrich · First published 1928 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Romance · 38 chapters

CHAPTER I
Chapter 1: The Story Behind a Lantern in Her Hand
Chapter 2: Introduction
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
CHAPTER X
CHAPTER XI
CHAPTER XII
CHAPTER XIII
CHAPTER XIV
CHAPTER XV
CHAPTER XVI
CHAPTER XVII
CHAPTER XVIII
CHAPTER XIX
CHAPTER XX
CHAPTER XXI
CHAPTER XXII
CHAPTER XXIII
CHAPTER XXIV
CHAPTER XXV
CHAPTER XXVI
CHAPTER XXVII
CHAPTER XXVIII
CHAPTER XXIX
CHAPTER XXX
CHAPTER XXXI
CHAPTER XXXII
CHAPTER XXXIII
CHAPTER XXXIV
CHAPTER XXXV
CHAPTER XXXVI

A Lantern in her Hand

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