Polly Oliver's Problem is a novel written in 1896 by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin. The story revolves around Polly Oliver, a young woman who is forced to take care of her family after her father's death. Polly is determined to provide for her family and decides to take a job as a governess. However, she faces many challenges along the way, including difficult employers and a potential love interest who may not be what he seems. Polly must navigate these obstacles while also trying to maintain her sense of self and her independence. The novel explores themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and the struggles of working-class women in the late 19th century. Overall, Polly Oliver's Problem is a heartwarming and thought-provoking story that provides insight into the lives of women during this time period.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.