Martha's Lady

By Sarah Orne Jewett

Book Overview

Martha's Lady is a novel written by Sarah Orne Jewett that tells the story of Martha, a young woman living in a small New England town in the late 19th century. Martha is a hardworking and independent woman who takes care of her family's farm and household while her father is away at sea. One day, Martha meets a wealthy and refined woman named Mrs. Almiry Todd, who takes an interest in Martha and offers to take her under her wing. Martha is hesitant at first, but eventually agrees to become Mrs. Todd's companion and live with her in the city. As Martha adjusts to her new life, she discovers that Mrs. Todd has a complicated past and must navigate the challenges of being a lady in high society. Through her experiences, Martha learns about class, privilege, and the importance of staying true to oneself. The novel is a poignant exploration of social mobility and the struggle to find one's place in the world.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Queen's Twin and Other Stories, by Sarah Orne Jewett. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417907177.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425476066
• ISBN13: 9781425476069
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"