Pansy

Pansy, the pen name of the American author Isabella Alden, was born in 1841 in New York. Growing up in a family that valued education and literature, she developed a passion for storytelling at a young age. Pansy became well-known for her engaging tales that often explored themes of faith, morality, and the everyday lives of young people. Her writing resonated with readers of her time, making her a beloved figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Pansy published numerous novels, short stories, and children's books, many of which reflect her deep Christian values and advocacy for moral living.

If you're curious about Pansy's work, you'll find a treasure trove of stories that not only entertain but also inspire thoughtful reflection. Her characters often face relatable challenges and moral dilemmas, making her stories timeless and relevant even today. Dive into her collection in the app and discover the charm and wisdom that Pansy brings to her writing—you might just find a new favorite author!

Twenty Minutes Late

Read by TriciaG 4.8
Sequel to Miss Dee Dunmore Bryant. Being 20 minutes late after a day out with the Kedwins and Ben and Daisy, her siblings, starts a series o…

Eighty Seven

Read by TriciaG 4.7
Twelve-year-old Winter Kelland is an orphan indentured to a cold, harsh farming couple. His one bright spot is eight-year-old Vine, a neighb…

David Ransom's Watch

Read by TriciaG 4.8
A tale of human choices and lost opportunities, and how one's choices affect so many other lives, for good or ill.A borrowed watch. A selfis…

Wise and Otherwise

Read by TriciaG 4.7
Wise and Otherwise follows the journey of Mr. Tresevant, a young and somewhat immature pastor, as he and his spoiled wife arrive in the town…

Mag and Margaret: A Story for Girls

Read by TriciaG 4.7
Little Mag Jessup is an orphan girl who works hard as a servant in Mrs. Perkins' boarding house to earn her keep. She has no education, exce…

Ester Ried Yet Speaking

Read by TriciaG 4.8
Authored by Isabella M. Alden under the pen name "Pansy." Fourth in the Chautauqua Girls series. Alfred Ried (brother of Ester Rie…

The Pocket Measure

Read by TriciaG 4.5
Three young women are the central characters in this story. Callie and her husband are poor, but they are frugal, spending using God's princ…

Four Mothers at Chautauqua

Read by TriciaG 4.8
Final book in the Chautauqua Girls series. The four original girls return to Chautauqua on the 25 year anniversary of the trip that changed …

Ruth Erskine's Crosses

Read by TriciaG 4.7
Third book in the Chautauqua Girls series. Written by Isabella Alden under the pseudonym Pansy.

Workers Together, or, An Endless Chain

Read by TriciaG 4.8
Workers Together continues the journey of Dr. Stuart Everett and Joy Saunders, characters first introduced in Pansy's earlier work, Ester Ri…

Tip Lewis and His Lamp

Read by TriciaG 4.7
Tip Lewis is a mischievous, unpromising scamp. One Sunday, a visiting Sunday school teacher tells his mission class how her minister had gro…

Links in Rebecca's Life

Read by BookAngel7 4.5
Links in Rebecca's Life follows the journey of Rebecca Harlowe, a young woman dedicated to living out the teachings of Christ in her everyda…

Ruth Erskine's Son

Read by TriciaG 4.7
Seventh book in the Chautauqua Girls series. Written by Isabella Alden under the pseudonym “Pansy.” Erskine, Ruth's son (a 5-year-old at the…

Stephen Mitchell's Journey

Read by TriciaG 4.8
Stephen Mitchell is a young man without a place in the world. He hates farming, although he works endless hours on the poor family farm. He …

The Hall in the Grove

Read by TriciaG 4.5
Fearing that her son, Robert, will grow too intellectual to relate to his parents, Mrs. Fenton starts a "Chautauqua Literary & Scie…

Mrs. Solomon Smith Looking On

Read by TriciaG 4.7
Old Mrs. Solomon Smith considers herself "nothing but an ignorant old woman" who didn't have the advantages others did when growin…

Dr. Deane's Way, and Other Stories

Read by TriciaG 4.9
Short stories for the young and young-at-heart. Included are a family with an overly-strict father and free-spirited daughter; a series of &…

Cunning Workmen

Read by TriciaG 4.8
Miss Cora Parkhurst is an irresponsible and flighty Sunday school teacher for a group of young ladies. She has simply no time to prepare the…

Miss Priscilla Hunter, and My Daughter Susan

Read by TriciaG 4.8
Two shorter stories in one book. In "Miss Priscilla Hunter," the church has been carrying debt for years. It's an embarrassment, a…

Yesterday Framed in To-day: A Story of the Christ, and How To-Day Received Him

Read by TriciaG 4.8
What would have happened if Christ hadn't come to Israel 2000 years ago, but had come to North America at the end of the 19th Century? This …

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