Rhoda Lyle: Or the Rose of the Home (1877)

Rhoda Lyle: Or The Rose Of The Home is a novel published by the Religious Tract Society in 1877. The story follows the life of Rhoda Lyle, a young woman who becomes the ""rose"" of her home after her mother's death. Rhoda's father, a wealthy businessman, is often absent from home, leaving Rhoda to care for her younger siblings and manage the household. Despite these responsibilities, Rhoda remains kind, patient, and devoted to her family.As Rhoda grows older, she becomes involved in philanthropic work, helping the poor and sick in her community. She also falls in love with a young man named Walter, but their relationship is complicated by the disapproval of Rhoda's father and Walter's own family troubles.Throughout the novel, Rhoda's faith in God is a guiding force in her life. She seeks to follow His will and trust in His plan for her future, even when faced with difficult circumstances. The novel emphasizes the importance of family, faith, and love, and is a heartwarming tale of a young woman's journey to find her place in the world.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.