Mary Molesworth Books

Mary Louisa Molesworth, writing as Mrs. Molesworth, was a prolific author of children's stories who masterfully captured the essence of the late Victorian era. Her works, often referred to as the "Jane Austen of the nursery," balanced amusement with significant moral instruction, preparing young readers for the duties of adulthood by emphasizing virtues like duty and self-sacrifice. A distinctive feature of her writing involved intentional misspellings to evoke the authenticity of children's speech, aiming to mimic their linguistic patterns. Beyond her realistic tales, Molesworth also explored the supernatural, adding a layer of mystery and intrigue to her literary contributions.

Das Weihnachtsbaumland
189 pages
7 hours of reading
It was not their home. That was easy to be seen by the eager looks of curiosity and surprise on the two little faces inside the heavy travelling carriage. Yet the faces were grave, and there was a weary look in the eyes, for the journey had been long, and it was not for pleasure that it had been undertaken. The evening was drawing in, and the day had been a somewhat gloomy one, but as the light slowly faded, a soft pink radiance spread itself over the sky. They had been driving for some distance through a flat monotonous country; then, as the ground began to rise, the coachman relaxed his speed, and the children, without knowing it, fell into a half slumber.

Das Weihnachtsbaumland