"The Lilac Lady" by Ruth Alberta Brown, The Second of the Peace Greenfield Books, published by The Saalfield Publishing Company, Akron, Ohio, 1914. First Edition, First Printing.

Original dust jacket [some soiling, creases at the upper edge: see photos]; hard boards,green cloth with black lettering on spine and front board; 5" x 7.3/4"; frontispiece; 312 pages, darkened paper, good / very good condition.

This book follows At the Little Brown House and continues the adventures of Peace Greenfield and her sisters. Under the firm guidance of Grandpa Campbell, Peace becomes more mature, although there is enough of the 'old' Peace to keep the story interesting. Her dear friend, the Lilac Lady, finds healing of soul and spirit as Peace spreads sunshine and happiness by doing what "just comes of itself."

"Two days after the night of the memorable surprise party in the little brown house, the place stood dismantled and deserted under the naked, shivering trees, good-byes had been spoken, and the six smiling sisters had driven away from their Parker home amid much fluttering of handkerchiefs and waving of hands. Everyone was sorry to see them go, yet all rejoiced in the great good fortune which had befallen the little orphan brood. Even after the Judge's carriage, which was to take them to the station, disappeared around the bend of the creek road, the enthusiastic crowd of friends and neighbors clustered about the sagging gate continued to shout their joking warnings and happy wishes upon the crisp, frosty, morning air..."

US: Priority (c 2-4 days) ------------- $12.50
Canada: 1st Class (c.2-6 weeks) ------- $27.50
World: 1st Class (c.2-8 weeks) -------- $35.50