Little Lisette: The Orphan of Alsace is a historical fiction novel written by Mary E. Gellie and published in 1872. The story is set in the Alsace region of France during the 17th century and follows the life of a young girl named Lisette, who becomes an orphan after her parents die in a tragic accident. Lisette is taken in by her uncle, who is a cruel and abusive man. She is forced to work as a servant in his household and is treated poorly by her cousin, who is jealous of her. Despite the hardships she faces, Lisette remains optimistic and dreams of a better life.One day, Lisette meets a kind-hearted woman named Madame de la Roche, who takes pity on her and offers her a job as a companion to her daughter. Lisette is overjoyed at the opportunity and begins a new life with Madame de la Roche's family.As Lisette settles into her new life, she learns more about her family's past and the struggles they faced. She also discovers a deep love for the people and culture of Alsace, despite the challenges they face.The novel explores themes of family, love, and resilience in the face of adversity. It also provides a glimpse into the history and culture of Alsace during a tumultuous time in French history.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.