Publisher's Synopsis
Evenings at Donaldson Manor: Or The Christmas Guest is a novel written by Maria J. McIntosh and published in 1851. The story is set in the early 19th century and revolves around a wealthy family, the Donaldsons, who live in a grand mansion in New York. The main character is a young woman named Mary, who is invited to spend Christmas at the Donaldson Manor. During her stay, Mary becomes acquainted with the Donaldson family and their friends, and experiences the holiday traditions and festivities of the time. She is particularly drawn to the youngest member of the family, a boy named Willie, who is suffering from a serious illness. Mary becomes determined to help Willie recover and spends much of her time caring for him. As the story unfolds, Mary learns more about the various members of the Donaldson family and their struggles and triumphs. She also learns about the importance of family, friendship, and faith during difficult times. The novel is a heartwarming tale of love, kindness, and the true meaning of Christmas. Overall, Evenings at Donaldson Manor: Or The Christmas Guest is a charming and uplifting story that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction and heartwarming tales of family and friendship.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.
