Virgie's Inheritance

by Mrs. Georgie Sheldon

Virgie’s inheritance explores devotion, sacrifice, and the pursuit of hope in the midst of hardship and isolation. The novel reflects on how individuals, shaped by loss and past misfortunes, seek to secure a better future while balancing duty and personal longing. It highlights the emotional weight of caring for loved ones in challenging circumstances and the quiet strength required to face uncertainty with dignity. The narrative focuses on the desire to protect and provide, especially when unexpected encounters bring new possibilities and complications. It emphasizes the moral choices characters must make as they navigate shifting circumstances and the tension between loyalty and the hope for renewed happiness. The story draws attention to how resilience and kindness can guide people through sorrow and change, offering moments of tenderness and reflection that reveal the human spirit’s ability to endure and dream. The setting provides a backdrop where love and courage emerge in the struggle for security and peace.

230 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1887

About the author

Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs (1843–1926) was a "dime novelist" from the United States.

In 1868, she married George Sheldon Downs. She used a form of his name as a pseudonym in much of her writing.

Her career began with newspaper contributions in 1869. She was signed by Theodore Dreiser to write for his Smith's Magazine. Dreiser considered her to be one of the "three most popular authors in the world." Between 1880 and 1889, she serialized 47 romances for Street and Smith's New York Weekly.