An Updated Ranking of Charlotte Mary Yonge's Novels

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Books Mentioned In This Video:
Friarswood Post Office
Scenes and Characters
The Daisy Chain
The Pillars of the House
The Little Duke
The Stokesley Secret
Countess Kate
Two Sides of the Shield
Chantry House
The Three Brides
Heartsease
Dynevor Terrace
The Heir of Redclyffe

[royreadsanything]

I'm really looking forward to exploring Yonge's work. This is really useful, thanks!

[blueevening]

Your enthusiasm for Yonge's work is infectious! I have read Volume 1 of The Pillars of the House and Grisly Grisell. I definitely felt that distance in the writing that you mentioned which meant I didn't really get immersed, even though I liked elements of both books. But I might try one of your top 5, they sound great 😊

[timgillam]

I read The Heir of Redclyffe because of your recommendation but also because I read that it was one of Abraham Kuyper's favorite books. I can see why, lots of intense yet believable character development/sanctification!

[amyofhearthridge]

Thank you for introducing me to CMY, Kate! I knew about her, but now I am getting to KNOW her and her lovely characters. I like what you said about her showing that a faith-filled life isn’t always a bed of roses. You’ve got me thinking. Honestly, I have struggled sometimes with some things in her writing, but I’m growing to appreciate her more and more. I’m just starting The Three Brides after REALLY enjoying Chantry House. 😄♥️ I think I want to reread Heir next year now that I’m familiar with her style.

[darrylfriesen]

I vote for an annual updated ranking video, Kate!!

[Thecatladybooknook_PennyD]

I'm excited to be reading your top ranked with our friends soon!! I'm downloading #2 right now!❤

[DebMcDonald]

I’m going for the ghost story, Chantry House! I have a few on my kindle but haven’t read any yet.

[emilykate-ig]

Can't wait to read Heartsease and The Three Brides.. thanks for a wonderful video...happy reading Kate!! 😃📚

[KierTheScrivener]

I haven't read her yet but I'm so excited to!

[MicahHarris-km]

Thanx so much for introducing me to Charlotte Mary Yonge. I hate a professional edition of The Heir of Redclyffe is currently out of print, but I got a great early 1950s hardback, complete with dust jacket, on ebay. I mentioned her to a lady with whom I attend church, who teaches children's lit at East Carolina University, and she knew Yonge and was a fan of "Redclyffe." Getting ready to start it now.

[jensreadinglife]

This was such a lovely and i formative video, Kate. And I’m so glad you said which book a new reader to Yonge should start with. Putting Dynevor Terrace at the top of my list!

[deblawrence]

I am not familiar with this author but want to be because of your enthusiasm towards her! And I love how you described characters who you have a hard time connecting with ... seeing them through a distant fog or hearing echoes of the characters' voices from far away ... we've probably all experienced this in our readings ... and the way you put that into words was just perfect! Happy remaining days of Victober!!! 🎃

[jamiedianne]

I still haven’t read Charlotte Mary Yonge but I’m hoping to get to The Heir of Redclyffe this winter!

[ButOneThingIsNeedful]

Kate, I don't 'know you' yet, but have heard other channels, including Miriam Elizabeth Reads, make admiring reference to yours. I enjoyed this video and thank you for the thought that went into it. I'm going to explore your channel, but I had a couple questions based on the books I see (or think I see) behind you on your shelf. 1) Are those Persephones Dorothy Whipples by any chance? Have you ever done a personal ranking of her novels? Just curious. 2) Do I see Elizabeth Goudge? Same question. I'd find those videos very interesting.
Ok, now on to watch your "Top 25 Victorian Novels". :) God bless.

[mybelle]

I haven't read anything by CMY, but I am excited to do so in the future based on your recommendations.

[darrylfriesen]

I’m holding out hope that you’re going to have the same experience with Pillars as you did with Middlemarch! 😅 That the first time you read it, you were happy to dust off your hands and say, “Yup, that’s done!” But then that you’ll give it a reread and simply fall in love with it!! 😉😉😉

[chrishatton]

Hi, I homeschool my daughters. My oldest loved The Secret Garden, and she loved Little Women as a read aloud with my wife. So I am looking for other authors that may interest her. She's only 10, so I may start with Countess Kate. Yonge reminds me a bit of Eva March Tapppan, whom I'm currently using for American History. I am also interested in Yonge's Young Folks' History series, particularly for England, France, and Germany. Thanks for your video, perhaps you can do a video about Yonge for children, since you mention wanting to introduce her to your sons. I don't have any sons, but you should definitely checkout Nobody's Boy by Hector Malot. My girls loved it, though it has some sad places.

[Molly-su]

I loved Heartsease more than Chantry House. I couldn’t really get into Chantry House.