In this classic novel, Harriet Beecher Stowe explores the lives of the people who inhabit the island of Orr's Island. The story centers around a young girl named Maribel, who is forced to grow up quickly after her mother dies. Through Maribel's journey, readers are introduced to a cast of complex and engaging characters who struggle with issues of love, family, and identity. This novel is a powerful examination of life in a small New England community during the mid-19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.