Miss Minerva's Baby (1920)
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ISBN10: 1167112474
ISBN13: 9781167112478
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 322
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781167112478
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 322
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Miss Minerva�������s Baby is a heartwarming novel written by Emma Speed Sampson and originally published in 1920. The story revolves around Miss Minerva, a middle-aged spinster who suddenly finds herself taking care of a baby boy. The baby is left on her doorstep by a young woman who is unable to care for him. Miss Minerva, who has always longed for a child of her own, decides to keep the baby and raise him as her own.The novel explores the challenges and joys of motherhood as Miss Minerva navigates the ups and downs of raising a child on her own. She faces criticism and judgment from her small town community, but also finds support and love from unexpected sources. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about love, sacrifice, and the true meaning of family.The book is set in the early 20th century and provides a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of the time. It is a heartwarming and uplifting story that will resonate with readers of all ages. Sampson�������s writing is engaging and beautifully captures the emotions and experiences of her characters. Miss Minerva�������s Baby is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and delight readers today.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.
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