Elsie Gordon: Or Through Thorny Paths is a novel written by Emily Brodie and published in 1880. The story follows the life of Elsie Gordon, a young woman who faces numerous challenges and obstacles throughout her life. Elsie grows up in a wealthy family but is forced to confront the harsh realities of life when her father loses his fortune. She is forced to leave her comfortable life and move to a small town where she must learn to adapt to a new...