Publisher's Synopsis
""Martha's Lady"" is a heartwarming novella written by Sarah Orne Jewett. The story revolves around Martha, a hardworking and dedicated woman who works as a housekeeper for an elderly woman named Miss Nabby. Martha is content with her life and her job, but she longs for something more. She dreams of having a lady of her own to take care of, someone who would appreciate her hard work and dedication.One day, Martha's dream comes true when she meets Miss Hitty, a wealthy woman who is looking for a housekeeper. Martha is thrilled to take on the job and begins working for Miss Hitty immediately. However, Martha soon realizes that taking care of a lady is not as easy as she thought it would be. Miss Hitty is demanding and difficult to please, and Martha finds herself constantly struggling to keep up with her expectations.Despite the challenges, Martha remains determined to do her best and make Miss Hitty happy. As she works tirelessly to fulfill her duties, Martha begins to develop a deep affection for Miss Hitty. She sees past her difficult exterior and recognizes the kind and caring person underneath.As the story unfolds, Martha and Miss Hitty's relationship deepens, and Martha learns many valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and the true meaning of family. ""Martha's Lady"" is a touching and uplifting story that will warm the hearts of readers of all ages.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.
