Publisher's Synopsis
Mrs. Linthicum And Mary Jane is a novel written by Charlotte Hay Meredith and published in 1913. The book tells the story of Mrs. Linthicum, a wealthy and influential woman in a small town, and her relationship with her young servant, Mary Jane. Despite their different social statuses, the two women form a close bond and become friends.The novel explores themes of class, race, and gender, as well as the complexities of human relationships. Mrs. Linthicum grapples with her own prejudices and biases, while Mary Jane struggles to navigate the social expectations placed upon her as a black woman in a white-dominated society.Throughout the book, the characters confront various challenges and obstacles, including illness, financial difficulties, and social ostracism. However, they also experience moments of joy and triumph, as they learn to rely on each other and overcome adversity.Overall, Mrs. Linthicum And Mary Jane is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of two very different women and the unlikely friendship that develops between them.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.
