Salome's burden : $b or, the shadow on the homes

"Salome's Burden, or the Shadow on the Homes" by Eleanora H. Stooke is a tale set in a quaint Cornish fishing village and introduces us to Salome Petherick, a resilient fourteen-year-old girl with a physical disability. As the main character, Salome confronts the growing challenges of her father's addiction to alcohol while holding onto her responsibilities at home and looking after their garden. She seeks guidance from the local vicar and forms tentative friendships with a new affluent family in town, highlighting themes like societal class differences, personal ethics, and the sacrifices we make for family, all of which will come into play as the story unfolds.