Palace of Deceit, or, The Silver Casket (A. L. O. E.)

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“When guided by conscience, you’ll do what you ought.” Once again A. L. O. E. provides a remarkable story, this time urging us to consider the question for ourselves, “Have the world’s three servants drawn me into the Palace of Deceit?”
The children are in danger and don’t even know it. In His wisdom, their Father writes them a letter, and they acknowledge that every word holds Truth. They realize that the allure of self-indulgence, covetousness, and pride are making them comfortable, with a false sense of joy. They are being drawn into the Palace of Deceit, and one has almost taken residence there!
But a golden cup called Conscience holds the wondrous power of grace. Will they prize it, or will they neglect its warnings?

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Palace of Deceit

Or, The Silver Casket

“When guided by conscience, you’ll do what you ought.” Once again A. L. O. E. provides a remarkable story, this time urging us to consider the question for ourselves, “Have the world’s three servants drawn me into the Palace of Deceit?”
The children are in danger and don’t even know it. In His wisdom, their Father writes them a letter, and they acknowledge that every word holds Truth. They realize that the allure of self-indulgence, covetousness, and pride are making them comfortable, with a false sense of joy. They are being drawn into the Palace of Deceit, and one has almost taken residence there!
But a golden cup called Conscience holds the wondrous power of grace. Will they prize it, or will they neglect its warnings?

For ages 9-14

Originally written in 1863

Contents

  1. A Morning Walk
  2. The Silver Casket
  3. The Palace of Deceit
  4. The Blessing to be Sought
  5. The Cottage and the Hall
  6. Willing Hands
  7. The Dinner-Party
  8. Self-Indulgence
  9. Saying “No” to Self
  10. Quiet Converse
  11. A Warning
  12. Straight and Crooked
  13. Gold: A Curse or a Blessing?
  14. Seed and Fruit
  15. A Storm
  16. Pride
  17. Looking Within
  18. Grand News
  19. Rest
  20. The Christian Graces
  21. Conclusion

Other Lamplighter books by A. L. O. E. (Charlotte Maria Tucker)

  • Peace in War: An Adventure in Afghanistan
  • The Golden Fleece
  • Escape from the Eagle’s Nest
  • Pride and His Prisoners
  • Ned Franks: The One-Armed Sailor
  • The Haunted Room
  • The Pilgrim’s Call
  • Sheer Off
  • Dashed to Pieces
  • The Wanderer in Africa

About the Author

Charlotte Maria Tucker, an English author, who wrote under the pseudonym A. L. O. E. (a Lady of England), was born on May 8, 1821 , the daughter of Henry St George Tucker, a distinguished official of the East India Company. Charlotte was educated at home, and it was not until her father’s death in 1851 that she engaged in her literary career. Until her death, Charlotte wrote many books for children and dedicated the proceeds to charity. Most of her stories were allegories with clear moral teaching. She seriously fell ill for a second time and was soon buried on December 5, 1893 . There is an inscription to her memory which states that she was a women of much energy and determination.