Josiah Allen's Wife as a P. A. and P. I

In «Josiah Allen's Wife as a P. A. and P. I,» Marietta Holley delivers a captivating blend of humor and social commentary through the voice of the astute and spirited protagonist, Marietta Allen. This novel features sharp wit and a rich vernacular style, characteristic of Holley's writing, as it navigates themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and personal agency in post-Civil War America. Holley's acute eye for detail and her keen observations of daily life allow readers to grasp the complexities of the era while immersing them in Marietta's adventures as a private investigator and a 'practical observer.' The... Sonra