A Helping Hand (1898)

A Helping Hand is a novel by Margaret Bertha Synge, first published in 1898. The story follows the life of a young woman named Mary O'Neill, who is left destitute after the death of her father. With no other options, Mary is forced to take a job as a governess to a wealthy family in Dublin. Despite her difficult circumstances, Mary remains determined to make a better life for herself and her family.As Mary navigates the challenges of her new job, she becomes increasingly involved in the lives of the family she works for. She forms a close bond with the children she cares for, and develops a deep affection for their father, a kind and generous man who is struggling to overcome his own personal demons.However, Mary's happiness is threatened when a jealous rival tries to sabotage her position in the household. With the help of her friends and family, Mary must fight to protect her job and her reputation, while also trying to find a way to help the troubled family she has come to care for.A Helping Hand is a heartwarming tale of perseverance, love, and the power of human kindness. It offers a vivid portrait of life in turn-of-the-century Ireland, and explores themes of class, gender, and social justice that remain relevant today.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.