Samantha among the Brethren — Volume 3

"Samantha among the Brethren — Volume 3" by Marietta Holley is a humorous novel written during the early 20th century. This book is part of a series featuring the character of Samantha, who navigates the intricacies of life, family, and society, often with a comical touch. The overarching topic focuses on women's roles, relationships, and the societal expectations of the time, portraying the beloved character's various encounters and experiences in a light-hearted manner. In this installment, Samantha grapples with the challenges posed by her cousin Lodema's visit, as she showcases a blend of humor and frustration in her interactions. Amidst the family's turmoil, particularly surrounding Josiah's intentions to surprise Lodema with a mock diamond wedding celebration, Samantha becomes an unwilling mediator. The plot thickens with the arrival of other relatives and humorous societal commentary, culminating in a series of amusing events that highlight the absurdities of expectations placed on women and family dynamics. Ultimately, as Lodema's departure ensues under less-than-ideal circumstances, the narrative leaves readers reflecting on the complexities of relationships and the social mores of the time, all wrapped in Holley's characteristic wit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Marietta Holley, was an American humorist who used satire to comment on U.S. society and politics. Holley enjoyed a prolific writing career and was a bestselling author in the late 19th century, though she was largely forgotten by the time of her death. Her writing was frequently compared to that of Mark Twain and Edgar Nye. Along with Frances Miriam Whitcher and Ann S. Stephens, Holley is regarded as one of America's most significant early female humorists. Her work appealed to all classes of society. Her readers were scattered over the entire world, and included men and women of every station and grade. Her books were widely read in Europe.