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The Black Gown is a novel written by Ruth Hall and first published in 1900. Set in the late 19th century, the story revolves around the life of a young woman named Mary Ware, who becomes a minister's wife after marrying the Reverend Norman Ware. Mary is a strong-willed and independent... Read Full Overview

The Black Gown, written by Ruth Hall in 1900, is a novel set in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young woman named Mary Ware, who is a schoolteacher in a small town in New England. Mary is a strong, independent woman who is passionate about her work and dedicated... Read Full Overview