Miss Ellis's Mission is a novel written by Mary Prudence Wells Smith in 1886. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the titular character, Miss Ellis, who is a young woman with a strong sense of duty and a desire to help others. She is sent on a mission to a small town in the Midwest to teach and help the poor and disadvantaged. As she settles into her new role, Miss Ellis faces many challenges, including the resistance of...