Publisher's Synopsis
The Widow's Offering is a novel written by Mary Kay in 1849. The story revolves around a widow named Mrs. Burton who lives in a small village in England. Mrs. Burton is a kind and generous woman who is loved by everyone in her community. Despite her poverty, she always finds a way to help those in need.One day, Mrs. Burton comes across a group of orphans who are in desperate need of food and shelter. Moved by their plight, she decides to sell her most prized possession, a family heirloom, to raise money for the orphans. However, her act of kindness is met with criticism from some members of her community who believe that she should have kept the heirloom for herself.As the story unfolds, Mrs. Burton's selflessness and generosity inspire others in the community to help the orphans. The novel explores themes of poverty, charity, and the importance of giving back to those in need.Overall, The Widow's Offering is a heartwarming tale of a woman's unwavering compassion and the impact that one person's kindness can have on an entire community.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.
