Ally Transome Or Faithful In Little: Michel Lorio's Cross (1873)

By Hesba Stretton

Book Overview

Ally Transome or Faithful in Little: Michel Lorio's Cross is a novel written by Hesba Stretton and published in 1873. The story revolves around Ally Transome, a young girl who lives with her grandmother in a small village. Ally is known for her kind heart and willingness to help those in need. One day, Ally meets Michel Lorio, a French artist who has come to the village to paint. Michel is a kind and gentle man who is deeply troubled by the death of his wife and child. Despite their differences in age and background, Ally and Michel become friends and Ally helps Michel to overcome his grief.The novel explores themes of love, loss, and faith, and is set against the backdrop of the Franco-Prussian War. As the war reaches the village, Michel is called back to France to fight. Ally is heartbroken but remains faithful in her belief that Michel will return.Ally's faith is put to the test when Michel is reported missing in action. Despite the odds, Ally remains steadfast in her belief that Michel will return. Her unwavering faith inspires those around her and ultimately leads to a happy ending for all involved.Overall, Ally Transome or Faithful in Little: Michel Lorio's Cross is a heartwarming and inspiring novel about the power of faith and love in the face of adversity.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167208943
• ISBN13: 9781167208942
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"