Georgie Sheldon: 58 books

Resumes the tale of young Miss Winifred Beresford from the suspenseful conclusion of “Winifred’s Sacrifice.” Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), and copyright 1899 by Street and Smith. Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow....

“A Love Victorious” resumes the story of Salome Howland and Dr. Truman Winthrop from where it paused at the conclusion of “Wedded by Fate.” Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), and copyright 1890 by Street and Smith. Transcribed...

While working as a nurse in a Boston hospital, Salome Howland is called upon to donate blood for to aid in an emergency operation to save Dr. Truman Winthrop. Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), and copyright 1890 by Street and Smith. Transcribed...

Florence Richardson finally agrees to a clandestine marriage to Walter Leighton. Walter is detained and unable to attend the marriage ceremony, and it takes place without him! That someone else has assumed his role as bridegroom during the ceremony is discovered only by Florence after the vows,...

As a toddler, “Hazel Gay” is the sole survivor of an ill-fated steamer ship, and is adopter by her rescuers. Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), and copyright 1888 and 1889 by Street and Smith. Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow. 129,000 words.

August and Alice Damon Huntress adopt a blue-eyed baby girl, Gladys, under somewhat peculiar circumstances. Thirteen years later, they invite another youth into their home, this time a 15-year old boy with a speech impairment whom they find adrift in the streets of New York. A successful brain...

Ralph Carpenter dies abruptly, and his heir presumptive, Edmund Carpenter, turns half-brother Walter Richardson out of the house, while Edmund and Walter each vie for the hand of the lovely Ruby Gordon. Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926),...

Lady Prescott rescues a poor orphan girl from a life of drudgery and toil. An ornate link from an elaborate necklace may hold the key to her true identity. Written by “Mrs. Georgie Sheldon” (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926). Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow from the 1908 A. L. Burt (New York) printed edition, with additional text from the 1888 Street and Smith edition.

“The Little Marplot” or, “How Ruth Won Her Heritage” chronicles the marital struggle of Ruth Reynolds at the hands of her nemesis Inez Gordon. Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), it was published in 1895-1896 as a newspaper serial,...

Philip Paxton is invited to spend a holiday at Hazelmere, the magnificent country seat of Sir Anthony Hamilton, Bart., where he is first introduced to Lady Elaine Warburton, the ‘Lily of Mordaunt.’ Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926),...

The dying wish of Lord Herbert Montague to Ralph Rutherford is a plan for uniting their vast estates through the arranged marriage of their young heirs. Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), and copyright 1879, 1891, 1892 by Street and Smith. Transcribed...

The aristocratic Helen (Montgomery) Langley is quite indignant when her brother Howard persists in his long-planned marriage with Cecile Vavasour. Helen distainfully views Cecile as no more than a common beggar, though until the recent death of Cecile’s parents by railway accident, she had...

“He Loves Me For Myself” resumes the story of “Arley” Wentworth and Philip Paxton from its pause at the conclusion of “The Lily of Mordaunt.” Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), and copyright 1884, and 1899 By Street and Smith. Transcribed...

Guy Walton is the last person known to have been seen with Herbert Knight in Welfteet, and as he was also an avowed rival for the affections of Miss Theodora Lander, Hebert’s betrothed, Guy stands accused of wrongdoing following Herbert’s strange disappearance. Written by "Mrs. Georgie...