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by Lucy Ellen Guernsey (Author)
The witch hunt days of King James I are the setting of this historical fiction story. In the year 1625, Mabel was fifteen years old and head girl of the school of Stantoun-Corbet. A new schoolmate came and aroused her ego unintentionally. Mabel was a good person but had a bitter root of envy, and eventually turned to find forgiveness in Christ. This book is part of the Children of Stantoun-Corbet Series or Tales of English Children, from the Reign of Queen Mary to that of Queen Anne. This edition has 3 illustrations.
Author Biography
Lucy Ellen Guernsey (1826-1899) was born in Pittsford, New York. Her sister Clara F. Guernsey, was also a writer, whom she lived with many years. Many of her stories have a beneficial moral message and were published by the American Sunday-School Union. She wrote over 60 stories and books, including the popular "Irish Amy."
