The Mistress Of The Manse

By J.G. Holland

Book Overview

The Mistress of the Manse is a novel written by Josiah G. Holland. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Ruth Huntington, who becomes the mistress of a wealthy manse after the death of her father. Ruth is a strong and independent woman who is determined to make a life for herself, despite the challenges she faces.As the mistress of the manse, Ruth is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the household, including managing the staff and caring for the family's children. She quickly becomes popular among the local community for her kindness and generosity, but also attracts the attention of several eligible bachelors.However, Ruth's life takes a turn for the worse when she becomes embroiled in a scandal that threatens to ruin her reputation and her standing in the community. She must use all of her strength and courage to overcome the challenges she faces and prove her innocence.The Mistress of the Manse is a story of love, loss, and redemption set in a small New England town in the mid-19th century. It is a timeless tale of the struggles and triumphs of a young woman trying to make her way in the world, and the obstacles she must overcome along the way.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: 1163597015
• ISBN13: 9781163597019
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"