The Merchant's Widow - Barbara Hofland - Bog

The Merchant's Widow: And Her Family (1814) is a novel written by Barbara Hofland. The story follows the life of Mrs. Fitzmaurice, a widow who is left to raise her children after her husband's death. Mrs. Fitzmaurice is a kind and loving mother who is determined to provide for her family despite the challenges they face.As a merchant's widow, Mrs. Fitzmaurice is not wealthy, but she is resourceful and hardworking. She takes in sewing and other work to make ends meet and is always looking for ways to save money. Despite their financial struggles, Mrs. Fitzmaurice's family is happy and close-knit.The novel explores the themes of family, love, and perseverance. It also touches on social issues of the time, such as the challenges faced by women who were left to support themselves and their families after their husbands died.Overall, The Merchant's Widow: And Her Family is a heartwarming and inspiring story of a woman who overcomes adversity to provide for her family and create a happy home.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.