Little Lisette: The Orphan Of Alsace (1872)

By Mary E. Gellie

Book Overview

""Little Lisette: The Orphan of Alsace"" is a novel written by Mary E. Gellie and first published in 1872. The story is set in Alsace, a region in eastern France, during the 19th century. The main character, Lisette, is a young girl who becomes an orphan after her parents die from a cholera outbreak. She is taken in by her aunt and uncle, but they treat her poorly and force her to work as a servant in their household.Despite the hardships she faces, Lisette remains optimistic and kind-hearted. She befriends a wealthy family who live nearby, and they take an interest in her well-being. With their help, Lisette is able to escape her abusive situation and start a new life.The novel explores themes of family, friendship, and social class. It also provides a glimpse into life in Alsace during a tumultuous period in French history. ""Little Lisette: The Orphan of Alsace"" is a heartwarming story of resilience and hope that will appeal to readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120317959
• ISBN13: 9781120317957
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"