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Aunt Milly's diamonds

by Ruth Lamb (1829–1916)

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  • 30 min read
  • 7 chapters
  • Reading level: 7th grade

"Aunt Milly's Diamonds" by Ruth Lamb is a heartfelt novel, likely written in the early 20th century. The book tells the story of familial love, loss, and the passage of time, centered around the titular character Aunt Milly and her precious diamonds, which symbolize both material wealth and spiritual values. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of her niece, Mildred, highlighting themes of generosity, forgiveness, and the impact of legacy on future generations. The story begins on Christmas Eve, as Grandmamma shares Aunt Milly’s tale with her eager grandchildren. Aunt Milly, a wealthy widow who lost her husband long ago, gradually reconnects with her family, particularly her niece Mildred. Through their warm interactions and meaningful discussions, Aunt Milly imparts valuable lessons regarding treasures of the heart compared to material possessions, aiming to use her wealth for the benefit of those less fortunate. As the plot progresses, Aunt Milly decides to reconcile with her estranged in-laws, demonstrating true character transformation. Ultimately, her profound influence and generosity ripple through the lives of her family members and community, culminating in a touching and redemptive ending that emphasizes the enduring power of love and compassion over material riches.

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  • Christian life
  • Conduct of life
  • Children · Conduct of life
  • Christmas
  • Aunts
  • Grandparents
  • Diamonds

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Chapter I

GRANDMAMMA'S STORY

"YES, children, I will tell you the story of Aunt Milly's diamonds; and in telling about them, you must hear the tale of my own life almost, because one is so mixed up with the other that they can scarcely be separated."

The speaker, an old lady, looked pleasantly at a group of grandchildren, her Christmas visitors; who, tired with many a merry game, were clustering round her and asking for the story.

It was Christmas Eve, and they had been making the old hall at Denesfield Manor ring with happy voices. And now, in the dim twilight hour, they came into the drawing-room, and begged that before the gas was lighted, Grandmamma would tell them all about "those diamonds."

A charming group they made. The girls with their young, fair faces, and streaming curls, the boys full of life and strength and fun; yet all so loving to the silver-haired lady who delighted to see them round her at happy Christmastide.

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Contents

  1. Chapter I
  2. Chapter II
  3. Chapter III
  4. Chapter IV
  5. Chapter V
  6. Chapter VI
  7. Chapter VII

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About this edition

This free edition of Aunt Milly's diamonds by Ruth Lamb comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #71760, released 2023-09-29. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Novels.

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