Amanda

Amanda by Anna Balmer Myers is a captivating novel that tells the story of a young girl named Amanda who lives in a small town in the late 1800s. Amanda is a bright and curious girl who loves to read and learn new things, but her life is turned upside down when her father dies suddenly, leaving her family in financial ruin.With no other options, Amanda's mother sends her to work as a servant for a wealthy family in the city. Though Amanda is initially intimidated by her new surroundings and the strict rules she must follow, she soon finds solace in the kindness of the family's youngest daughter, Emily.As Amanda adjusts to her new life, she begins to uncover secrets about the family she works for, including a dark past and a forbidden romance. With Emily's help, Amanda must navigate the complex relationships and societal expectations of her time while also trying to uncover the truth about the family she has come to care for.Amanda is a beautifully written novel that explores themes of love, loss, and the power of friendship. Myers' vivid descriptions of life in the late 1800s transport readers to a bygone era, while her compelling characters and intricate plot keep them engaged until the very end.""She's great! Isn't she great at a piano! She's been good enough to invite me in there. Sometimes she plays for me. The first time she played ragtime but I told her I hate that stuff. She said she's versatile, can please any taste. So now she entertains me with those lovely, dreamy things that almost talk to you. She's taught me to play cards, too. I haven't said anything about it at home, they wouldn't understand. Mother and Father still consider cards wicked. I dare say it wouldn't be just the thing for Mennonites to play cards, but I fail to see any harm in it.""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.