House of Love

fiction, society, culture, religion, spirituality · EN

‘Little gal,’ he repeated, ‘are ye all alone in the world?’ This poignant question introduces us to young Doris Avery, a newly orphaned girl facing a future filled with uncertainty. Alone and without resources, Doris is sent to Waverly Ridge to work in a farm household. With her mother’s last words, “Remember, dear, you are God’s little girl,” echoing in her heart, she navigates a home filled with strangers—some indifferent, others harboring bitterness. In this compelling tale of resilience and hope, Doris must find her place amidst the loneliness and strife that surround her.