Historic Religious Fiction from the 1800's. Mrs. Grey is a much loved mother and grandmother. The family is wealthy and benevolent. Through these pages we glean beautiful lessons of having a well-ordered home and a peaceful family. Mrs. Grey teaches important lessons in the care of children of all ages. There are both sad and happy times, but the love of family and the building of Christian character shines through. Learn Christian truths, and the gentle love of Motherhood in this delightful story. This edition is republished from the 1876 book and was written by Mrs. Elizabeth Prentiss (1818 - 1878). She was the daughter of a New England clergyman, and the wife of a minister. She was the mother of six children and the author of several inspiring stories, including "Aunt Jane's Hero," and "Stepping Heavenward." Her writings continue to encourage and bless readers all over the world. Special features of the current edition, published by The Legacy of Home press, include: 1.) The text is a standard 12 point font. 2.) The pages are a traditional cream color rather than the bright white found in modern books of today. The cream color is more restful for the reader. It is less wearying on the eyes. 3.) A few words in the original book have completely changed in their definition compared to today. These words have been replaced to reflect the author's original meaning. 4.) A handful of uncommon words have been left unchanged in our new edition. It is suggested that the reader might enjoy looking up the author's form of expression with the use of the 1828 edition of Noah Webster's dictionary. 5.) Includes Introductory Notes. 6.) Mrs. Sharon White, from "The Legacy of Home Press," has written a foreword to the book. 7.) The cover photo was taken by Mrs. White and shows some of the scenery of Vermont. The Prentiss family built a house in Dorset, Vermont in 1869. This was where Mrs. Prentiss spent her last 10 summers. ...