Kate Douglas Wiggin
The Old Peabody Pew: A Christmas Romance of a Country Church is a heartwarming novella written by Kate Douglas Wiggin. The story takes place in a quaint New England town during the Christmas season. The main character, Reverend Mr. Merrill, is the pastor of the local church and is preparing for the annual Christmas Eve service. The church is old and in need of repairs, but the reverend is determined to make it a special night for the congregation. As he prepares for the service, he reflects on his past experiences in the church, including memories of a young couple who used to sit in the old Peabody pew. The couple, who were deeply in love, had a falling out and stopped attending church. The reverend wonders what happened to them and if they ever found their way back to each other.On the night of the Christmas Eve service, the church is filled with familiar faces, including the young couple from years ago. As the reverend leads the service, he shares his reflections on love and forgiveness, inspiring the couple to reconcile and rekindle their love.The Old Peabody Pew is a heartwarming story about the power of forgiveness and the magic of Christmas. Wiggin’s vivid descriptions of the New England town and its inhabitants create a cozy and inviting atmosphere that will leave readers feeling warm and nostalgic. This book is perfect for anyone looking for a quick and uplifting holiday read.1905. Another heartwarming tale from the American educator and writer, famous for her children’s works including Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. The story begins: Edgewood, like all the other villages along the banks of the Saco, is full of sunny slopes and leafy hollows. There are little, rounded, green-clad hillocks that might, like their scriptural sisters, skip with joy; and there are grand, rocky hills tufted with gaunt pine trees-these leading the eye to the splendid heights of a neighbor State, where snow-crowned peaks tower in the blue distance, sweeping the horizon in a long line of majesty. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.