Elsie's Vacation

Enter the world of Elsie Dinsmore! These nineteenth-century fictional chronicles of a beautiful young heiress in the Civil War South have captivated generations of 10- to 14-year-old readers eager to follow Elsie's life from childhood to motherhood and beyond. You'll find Christian values, tender romance, family fun, and lasting lessons–refreshed for a new generation! These later books in the series include visits to historic sites in Boston, Philadelphia, New Orleans, and New York, and feature custom illustrations.

Elsie's Vacation, Book 17: Elsie has surgery and chooses to recover at Viamede, the family's Louisiana home. The Dinsmores, Travillas, and Raymonds join her for a special season in the South.