Martha And Mary (1921)

by Olive Mary Salter

Book Overview

Martha and Mary is a novel written by Olive Mary Salter and published in 1921. The story is set in a small English village and revolves around two sisters, Martha and Mary, who are very different from each other. Martha is practical, hardworking, and responsible, while Mary is dreamy, artistic, and carefree. Despite their differences, the sisters are close and love each other deeply.The novel explores the themes of family, duty, and individuality. Martha takes care of their aging father and runs the household, while Mary pursues her passion for painting and struggles to find her place in the world. When a wealthy American family moves into the village, Martha sees an opportunity to improve their financial situation by working as their housekeeper. However, this decision causes tension between the sisters and challenges their relationship.Through the characters of Martha and Mary, Salter examines the societal expectations placed on women during the early 20th century and the struggle to balance personal desires with family obligations. The novel also delves into the complexities of sisterhood and the importance of communication and understanding.Overall, Martha and Mary is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of family relationships and the pursuit of individuality.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: 1437115519
• ISBN13: 9781437115512
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"