“Veronica” by Johanna Spyri

From the beloved author of “Heidi” comes another tender story of the Swiss mountains.

In a small Alpine village, young Veronica has lost her mother, and she is taken in by Gertrude, a kind neighbor with a son of her own, Dietrich. The two children grow up side by side. Serious, hardworking Veronica values work above everything, while bright, eager Dietrich dreams of making his fortune. Their days are full of hard work, simple pleasures, and quiet contentment. But as they grow up, their paths begin to part, and each of them has hard lessons to learn about family, faith, and what true happiness really means.

Like “Heidi,” it’s a gentle, heartfelt tale of mountain life, loyalty, and love. It’s perfect for collectors of vintage children’s books and anyone who treasures Spyri’s Swiss stories.

This vintage hardcover comes with its original illustrated dust jacket and is in good vintage condition. It’s available at Dead Tree Dreams, in-store and online.