Josiah Allen's Wife As A P.A. And P.I.; Samantha At The Centennial (1878) is a novel written by Marietta Holley. The book follows the adventures of Samantha Allen, a housewife who becomes a physician's assistant and private investigator. Set during the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, the story explores themes of women's empowerment, gender roles, and social justice. Samantha's intelligence and wit are on full display as she navigates the...