Miriam Lucas (1912)

Miriam Lucas is a novel written by Canon Sheehan and published in 1912. The story revolves around the titular character, Miriam Lucas, a young woman who is forced to leave her home in rural Ireland to work as a governess for a wealthy family in England. Despite the challenges she faces in her new environment, Miriam remains steadfast in her faith and her commitment to her family back home.As the novel progresses, Miriam becomes increasingly involved in the lives of the family she works for, particularly the children she is responsible for. She forms a close bond with them, and they come to rely on her for emotional support and guidance. However, Miriam's position in the household is complicated by the fact that she is a Catholic in a predominantly Protestant community, and she must navigate the tensions that arise from this.Throughout the novel, Canon Sheehan explores themes of faith, family, and social class. He also provides a vivid portrayal of life in early 20th-century Ireland and England, highlighting the cultural differences between the two countries. Ultimately, Miriam Lucas is a moving and thought-provoking novel that offers a compelling portrait of a young woman's journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth.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.