Author
Mary E. (Mary Emily) Ropes
1842-1932
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Books by Mary E. (Mary Emily) Ropes
The story of Mary Jones and her Bible
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Two brave boys, and, The wrong twin
"Two Brave Boys and The Wrong Twin" by Mary E. Ropes is a children's adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds as two young brothers, Alf and Bert Oliver, navigate a tumultuous situation involving their father’s factory and a brewing conflict with the workers. Their bravery is tested as they overhear a plot and find themselves embroiled in a dangerous situation, showcasing themes of courage and loyalty alongside thrilling escapades. At the start of the book, the keen Russian winter is vividly portrayed, setting a backdrop of tension and danger. Alf wakes his brother Bert to share troubling news about unrest among the factory workers, leading to their father's decision to send the family away for safety. However, Alf's loyalty and determination propel the story forward as he resolves to help his father, even risking his own safety. Venturing into the cold night, Alf encounters a series of escalating challenges, including evading menacing workers and eventually facing the peril of wolves while they pursue him and Bert. The dynamic between the brothers, filled with childlike innocence and undaunted bravery, establishes a gripping narrative that's marked by suspense and the warmth of brotherly love.
Two little Finns
"Two Little Finns" by Mary E. Ropes is a children's novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows the life of two siblings, Tonie and Blonda, who live in a secluded forest cottage in Finland with their father, Grubert Reuss, a woodcutter. Faced with the challenges of poverty following the death of their mother to illness, the children are depicted as resourceful and brave, willing to maintain their home while their father travels for work. The novel explores themes of innocence, courage, and the tension between good and evil, especially as it introduces a mysterious bag of money entrusted to the children by their pastor for safekeeping. The opening of the story paints a vivid picture of the Reuss family's humble life and the strong bond between the siblings. Their father leaves for a three-day trip to the nearest town, during which the children promise to take care of their home. One evening, their pastor visits, urgently requesting their father's help in hiding a bag of money that contains funds meant for impoverished villagers affected by disease. The children, unaccustomed to danger, agree to protect the bag, but they soon find themselves besieged at home by two men with malicious intentions. Blonda and Tonie's bravery shines through as they work together to safeguard the money, illustrating their growth and the book's central theme of trusting in God amidst trials.
Margie's venture : $b or, When the ship comes home
"Margie's Venture: or, When the Ship Comes Home" by Mary E. Ropes is a novel written during the late 19th century. The book revolves around the life of Margery "Margie" Grayling, who, facing various personal and familial challenges, ventures into a new role as an attendant for an invalid lady, Mrs. Beach. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, and social class, encapsulated in the lives of the Grayling family and their interactions with others in society. The narrative begins with Margie's life at home, characterized by familial pressures due to financial constraints. Margie decides to take a position with Mrs. Beach to relieve some of these burdens. However, she encounters jealousy and malice from Mabel Raye, Mrs. Beach's niece, culminating in a plot to tarnish Margie's character by framing her for theft. Amidst these trials, Margie finds solace in her friendship with Clara, the invalid. As the drama unfolds, Margie's internal conflicts grow, particularly regarding her feelings for Harry Mayne, who is away at sea. Ultimately, the resolution of the story involves themes of forgiveness and redemption, leading to a heartfelt reunion between Margie and Harry. The novel concludes with the hopeful assertion that Margie’s perseverance through hardship will be rewarded with love and happiness.
What happened to Tad
"What Happened to Tad" by Mary E. Ropes is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young boy named Tadpole (Teddie Poole) who, feeling abandoned and mistreated by his harsh stepmother, decides to take drastic measures to escape his troubled home life. As he plots to care for his younger siblings while planning revenge against his stepmother, he unwittingly gets entangled in a series of misadventures that lead him far from home. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Tad's struggles at home, highlighting his deep sorrow and sense of injustice towards his stepmother's treatment of him and his siblings. After enduring yet another confrontation with his father over the matter, Tad resolves to leave home to escape his intolerable situation. He initially considers the possibility of revenge against his stepmother but instead takes the baby from her as a form of retaliation. However, this seemingly simple act spirals into a much larger predicament when the baby is lost, forcing Tad into a desperate escape from the harsh realities of his life. Filled with themes of childhood hardship and resilience, the beginning suggests a journey of self-discovery riddled with challenges and moral dilemmas that Tad must face.
A child shall lead them : $b The house that Jack built; and Another Moses
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On the face of the flood
"On the face of the flood by Mary E. Ropes" is a short Christian adventure novella for young readers, written in the late 19th to early 20th century. Set in the Russian forests and riverways at spring flood, it follows an orphan’s raft journey that brings him into contact with thieves and would‑be rescuers, with a clear emphasis on Providence, honesty, and courage. Sergey, mistreated by his drunken uncle Abram Kapoostin, finds a ruby ring engraved “Yevgen to Elena” and places it in safe hands before fleeing on a timber raft, the Swan, under the care of the kindly foreman Matvey’s friends. Kidnapped by Abram and taken to a forest band, he refuses to join them and is released on his promise not to betray them. The voyage brings dangers and rescues: rapids, fishing, and a night attack by a lynx that injures the skipper Ivan; a chance meeting with a lady who proves to be the ring’s owner; and the saving of Olga—Abram’s estranged wife—who is later reunited with her lost daughter. Warned of a timber thief, Issakoff, the crew are trapped by a ruse, but Sergey hides, frees his bound companions, and the Swan escapes. After delivering the raft, news comes that Abram has been arrested, and Olga’s brother Appolon, once among the bandits, repents and reforms. Returning home, Sergey is welcomed as a son by Matvey and Christina, and the story closes on its guiding thread: that duty can be done, and out of evil God brings good to those who trust Him.