Stepmother's Recompense: Or Mrs. Ellerton's Trials And Reward (1864)

The Stepmother's Recompense: Or Mrs. Ellerton's Trials and Reward is a novel written by Nellie Grahame in 1864. The book tells the story of Mrs. Ellerton, a woman who marries a wealthy widower with two children. Mrs. Ellerton is a kind and loving stepmother, but she is met with hostility from her husband's children and his former mother-in-law. Despite her efforts to win their affection, Mrs. Ellerton is constantly belittled and mistreated by her stepchildren and mother-in-law. She also faces financial difficulties after her husband's death, as his will leaves most of his wealth to his children. Throughout the novel, Mrs. Ellerton faces numerous trials and challenges, but she remains steadfast in her love and devotion to her family. Eventually, her stepchildren come to appreciate and respect her, and she is rewarded for her patience and kindness.The Stepmother's Recompense is a heartwarming tale of love, perseverance, and the rewards of selflessness. It is a classic novel that explores the complexities of family dynamics and the power of forgiveness.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.