Agatha's Aunt

"Agatha's Aunt" by Harriet L. (Harriet Lummis) Smith is a tale set in the early 1900s, about a determined young woman named Agatha Kent, who runs a run-down boarding house. Agatha dreams of supporting her brother, Howard, and her friend, Miss Finch, through her business. When a mysterious blind gentleman, Mr. Burton Forbes, expresses interest in staying at the boarding house, Agatha sees an opportunity to improve her situation. To maintain certain pretenses, Agatha creates a misleading scheme, pretending to be much older than she actually is. The novel begins by showcasing Agatha's dynamic character, her devotion to her family, and the comedic complexities of her plan, suggesting a deeper look at themes of identity, societal pressures, and the strength of family connections.