Transcriber's note: Unusual and inconsistent spelling is as printed. [Illustration: She just listened to what he had to tell her. _Her Kingdom_ Book III, Chapter I. _Frontispiece_] HER KINGDOM A STORY OF THE WESTMORELAND FELLS BY AMY LE FEUVRE WARD, LOCK & CO., LIMITED LONDON AND MELBOURNE 1929 Printed in Great Britain by Butler & Tanner Ltd., Frome and London BY THE SAME AUTHOR My Heart's in the Highlands "The vividly human and moving story of Rowena and her wonderful power of influence in the lives of others will do every one good to read. Charmingly told in Amy Le Feuvre's best manner."—_Northants Evening Telegraph._ A Girl and Her Ways "Miss Le Feuvre writes with much charm and insight of the escapades of a modern girl who is fortunately possessed of the right spirit that enables her to overcome her difficulties."—_The Record._ Jock's Inheritance "Miss Le Feuvre has never written anything more beautiful or more amusing. The tone is as usual, excellent, and the story cannot fail to interest one and all."—_Church of England Newspaper._ Noel's Christmas Tree "Miss Le Feuvre has a classic style, and seems to be able to pierce straight into the heart of human beings. It is a humane book, written by a brilliant novelist."—_Cornish Echo._ Adrienne "The story of a really unselfish girl, touchingly and beautifully told."—_Country Life._ "The story of Adrienne is delightful and particularly touching, and the author is to be heartily congratulated on evolving such a magnificent story."—_Cornish Echo._ CONTENTS BOOK I STRANGERS CHAP. I. AN ASTOUNDING PROPOSAL II. THE STRANGE MARRIAGE III. MAKING FRIENDS IV. LEFT TO HERSELF V. THE FIRST SUNDAY VI. A RAMBLE IN THE FELLS VII. SLOWLY GAINING GROUND VIII. A LONELY GIRL IX. LOUISE'S DEPARTURE BOOK II FRIENDS I. MISSING II. THE "BEST OF THE BARGAIN" III. AWAY FROM HOME IV. NEIGHBOURS V. FIRESIDE TALKS VI. AN ERRAND OF MERCY VII. OFF ONCE MORE VIII. AN ENCOUNTER IN THE FELLS BOOK III LOVERS I. "I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT YOU" II. RECONCILIATION III. IN THE SHADOWS HER KINGDOM BOOK I STRANGERS CHAPTER I AN ASTOUNDING PROPOSAL