Frances Parkinson Keyes

The early history of Quebec, "the rocky perch of France and of the Faith" in the New World, is incomplete without the story of M re Marie. Called from a young age to a religious life, she received her first mystical experience at the age of seven. After a brief marriage cut short by the death of her husband, Marie was accepted into the Ursuline convent in Tours in 1631. Upon receiving further mystical experiences depicting her in a foreign land, she received permission to join the Jesuit mission in Quebec. There she founded, in 1639, the first convent school in North America, where she lived for thirty-three years, moving heroically but always calmly through the turbulent, harsh environment that was New France. To our great good fortune, this truly remarkable woman found a worthy biographer in Agnes Repplier, who tells M re Marie's story movingly, displaying her special gifts of accuracy of phrase, urbanity of manner, and incisiveness of mind, which won her renown as a gifted essayist in her own right. In M re Marie of the Ursulines we are blessed doubly: the story of an inspiring Catholic religious, told by a consummate storyteller.

The Restless Lady And Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by Frances Parkinson Keyes. The book features a total of 12 stories, each with its unique plot and characters. The stories range from tales of romance and adventure to stories of mystery and suspense.The title story, The Restless Lady, is about a young woman who is searching for adventure and excitement in her life. She embarks on a journey to the Caribbean, where she meets a handsome sailor who changes her life forever.Other stories in the collection include The House in the Woods, which follows a young couple who moves into a secluded house in the forest, only to discover that it holds a dark secret. The Diamond Ring is a story of lost love and betrayal, while The Missing Heir tells the tale of a young man who inherits a fortune, but must first solve a mystery to claim it.Throughout the book, Keyes weaves together compelling plots, vivid descriptions, and relatable characters to create a collection of stories that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The Restless Lady And Other Stories is a must-read for fans of short stories and classic literature.19 Stories Set In Washington, Virginia And New Orleans, With A Tale Of Psychic Experience Set In England.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.