HER KINGDOM
Reading edition
A STORY OF THE WESTMORELAND FELLS
BY
AMY LE FEUVRE
WARD, LOCK & CO., LIMITED
LONDON AND MELBOURNE 1929
Printed in Great Britain by Butler & Tanner Ltd., Frome and London
BY THE SAME AUTHOR
My Heart's in the Highlands "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read. Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—Northants Evening Telegraph. A Girl and Her Ways "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—The Record. Jock's Inheritance "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing. The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—Church of England Newspaper. Noel's Christmas Tree "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings. It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—Cornish Echo. Adrienne "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—Country Life. "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—Cornish Echo.
CONTENTS
BOOK I
STRANGERS
CHAP.
I. AN ASTOUNDING PROPOSAL
II. THE STRANGE MARRIAGE
III. MAKING FRIENDS
IV. LEFT TO HERSELF
V. THE FIRST SUNDAY
VI. A RAMBLE IN THE FELLS
VII. SLOWLY GAINING GROUND
VIII. A LONELY GIRL
IX. LOUISE'S DEPARTURE
BOOK II
FRIENDS
I. MISSING
II. THE "BEST OF THE BARGAIN"
III. AWAY FROM HOME
IV. NEIGHBOURS
V. FIRESIDE TALKS
VI. AN ERRAND OF MERCY
VII. OFF ONCE MORE
VIII. AN ENCOUNTER IN THE FELLS
BOOK III
LOVERS
I. "I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT YOU"
II. RECONCILIATION
III. IN THE SHADOWS
HER KINGDOM
BOOK I
STRANGERS