Aunt Jane's Nieces on the Ranch: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

Aunt Jane's Nieces on the Ranch is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank) (1856–1919).

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"Aunt Jane's Nieces on the Ranch" by L. Frank Baum is a novel published in 1913. On a California ranch, progressive owners Arthur and Louise Weldon hire a Mexican governess named Inez to care for their baby daughter. When Louise's uncle disapproves and brings an American nurse instead, tensions rise. Inez grows possessive of the child as mysterious sounds echo through the old Spanish estate's secret passages. Some believe the house is haunted, but hidden connections may explain the strange occurrences.

Book and edition facts

• Title: Aunt Jane's Nieces on the Ranch
• Author credits: Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank) (1856–1919)
• Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

• California -- Juvenile fiction
• Families -- Juvenile fiction
• Infants -- Juvenile fiction
• Mystery and detective stories
• Ranch life -- Juvenile fiction
• Young women -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction

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• Category: American Literature
• Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
• Category: Novels

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