Housekeeping Trials (1887)

Housekeeping Trials is a novel written by Leena in 1887. The book is a humorous and satirical take on the challenges and struggles of housekeeping in the late 19th century. The story follows the lives of two sisters, Martha and Mary, who are tasked with managing their household and keeping it in order. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of housekeeping, such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, and childcare.Throughout the book, Leena uses witty humor and clever observations to highlight the absurdity of the expectations placed on women during this time period. She also critiques the social norms and gender roles that dictated women's lives, and the ways in which they were expected to sacrifice their own needs and desires for the sake of their families.Despite the serious themes that underlie the book, Housekeeping Trials is ultimately a lighthearted and enjoyable read. Leena's writing is engaging and entertaining, and her characters are relatable and endearing. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily lives of women in the late 19th century, and is a valuable historical document as well as a delightful work of fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as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.