Martha Finley: 88 books

Elsies Friends at Woodburn, Book 13: Elsies extended family enjoys an enchanting party at Woodburn, the Raymond familys new home. Lulu plays hostess—and learns some lessons about Christian charity.

Elsies Journey on Inland Waters, Book 21: When Cousin Raymond and Annis depart for their honeymoon, the rest of the family tour the Great Lakes onboard The Dolphin. While theyre sailing on Lake Erie, a violent storm descends, and Captain Raymond must save Lulu from being swept overboard. Through it all, the family continues to learn about trusting in Gods protection during all of lifes storms.

The Two Elsies, Book 11: While the Dinsmores, Travillas, and Raymonds spend the summer in Nantucket, Lester and Elsie Leland are called to the bedside of Lesters dying brother. His only child, Evelyn, is left in their care. A story of family in the face of sorrow, and accepting both gladness and grief.

There is a gathering of the clans in Florida in this new volume of the Elsie Series, and a great deal of information is brought out in informal talks about the history of Florida; there are visits to Jacksonville, St. Augustine, etc, and to Grandma Elsie and other members of the family living south; there is also a wedding, shopping in New Orleans, and two engagements.

Elsie and Her Namesakes, Book 28: Harold Travilla marries Gracie Raymond on New Years Day, and the happy couple honeymoons at Viamede, Grandmother Elsies Louisiana plantation. The rest of the family sails to join them, and along the way Grandmother Elsie and Captain Raymond regale the children with tales...

Elsie and Her Loved Ones, Book 27: Elsie and her family take a respite from the sea and travel over the Rocky Mountains in order to visit interesting sites in California, from San Francisco to San Diego. Upon their return to Crag Cottage on the Hudson River, Evelyn gives birth to a daughter, and Grandma...

Published as part of a series, this volume deals with Elsie going on a trip in the winter, and encountering places, mysteries, and people. A bit of mystery and adventure for younger ladies; enjoyable by the whole family.

Elsies Young Folks, Book 25: When America declares war on Spain, the family must learn to face hardship with bravery. Max sails on Commodore Deweys flagship to meet the Spanish in the Philippines, and Doctors Harold and Herbert Travilla volunteer as physicians to U.S. troops supporting the Cubans in...

Elsie at Home, Book 22: Elsies family continues to grow and change, embracing both new life as well as death. Evelyns mother, Laura Leland, is very ill with consumption; brothers Arthur and Calhoun Conley both become fathers. Rosie Travilla and Will Croly tie the knot, as do long-time bachelor Dick Percival and Maud Dinsmore. Is there even further growth in store for the burgeoning family?

Percy Landreth and Chester Dinsmore compete for Lulu's hand in marriage, but Chester places himself in harm's way to save her life.

Part of the Elsie Dinsmore Series, this one dealing with a mystery aboard a yacht. Great reading for ages 10-20.

Part of the Elsie Dinsmore Series, this novel will be enjoyed by all, though written for younger ladies from ages 12 to about 20.

Elsie in the South, Book 24: In order to fully recover from the injuries he incurred while bravely protecting Lucilla, Chester is prescribed a winters rest in the South. So after Maxs graduation from the Naval Academy, Grandmother Elsie and the Raymonds travel on the Dolphin to Florida and on to Viamede,...

"Ella, you are the most provoking child that ever was born. You can never let a thing alone, but must have your fingers in everything. You've no more idea of neatness than old Tabby; no, nor half so much. You come in from school, and bonnet goes here, and book there. It's no use to talk to you,...