"The Melting of Molly" by Maria Thompson Daviess is a story about a young widow, Molly Carter, as she tries to reshape her life in the face of love and social expectations. The story begins with Molly reflecting on her life as a widow and wanting to find her happiness and beauty again. When a former crush, Alfred Bennett, announces he's coming back after being away for years, Molly, with the help of Doctor John Moore, starts trying to lose weight. The book follows her humorous and touching journey as she juggles her feelings, what society expects, and the potential for new love with Alfred and Doctor Moore.
The Melting of Molly
By Maria Thompson Daviess
A young widow's attempt to rediscover herself leads to unexpected romance and a journey of self-acceptance.
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About the AuthorMaria Thompson Daviess was an American artist and feminist author. She is best known for her popular novels written in the early 20th century, with a "Pollyanna" outlook, as well as several short stories, among them, “Miss Selina Sue and the Soap-Box Babies," "Sue Saunders of Saunders Ridge" and "Some Juniors.". Daviess was affiliated with the Equal Suffrage League in Kentucky, being the co-founder and vice-president of the chapter in Nashville and an organizer of the chapter in Madison.
Maria Thompson Daviess was an American artist and feminist author. She is best known for her popular novels written in the early 20th century, with a "Pollyanna" outlook, as well as several short stories, among them, “Miss Selina Sue and the Soap-Box Babies," "Sue Saunders of Saunders Ridge" and "Some Juniors.". Daviess was affiliated with the Equal Suffrage League in Kentucky, being the co-founder and vice-president of the chapter in Nashville and an organizer of the chapter in Madison.
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