Twenty-Three Years In A House Of Mercy (1886)

by H N

Book Overview

Twenty-Three Years In A House Of Mercy is a memoir written by Harriet Nokes and first published in 1886. The book chronicles Nokes' experiences as a resident and later, a matron of a House of Mercy in England. The House of Mercy was a religious institution that provided shelter and rehabilitation for women who had fallen into ""sinful"" lifestyles such as prostitution or alcoholism.Nokes recounts her own journey from a troubled young woman to a devoted...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164002287
• ISBN13: 9781164002284
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"