Publisher's Synopsis
The House of Martha is a novel written by Frank R. Stockton. The story revolves around a young man named Edward Roberts who inherits a large sum of money from his uncle. He decides to use the money to build a home for elderly women who have no one to care for them. He hires a housekeeper named Martha who becomes the heart and soul of the house. The women who live in the house come from all walks of life and have different stories to tell. The book explores the relationships between the women and how they come to rely on each other for support and companionship. The House of Martha is a heartwarming tale of love, friendship, and the power of community.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.