The Melting of Molly

Description

Maria Thompson Daviess was well known throughout many wide artistic, as well as literary circles. Having explored numerous avenues, both as an artist and as the author of no less than 13 novels, she traveled across America and Europe, and managed to amass an understanding that allowed her to create outstanding works of literature that are still held in high regard today.

Among works such as Seven Times Seven and a well-written autobiography, The Melting of Molly is on of Daviess’ most famous and well-received literary writings. Through an interesting and relatable story, as well as through Daviess’ well thought out descriptions and narrative style, the novel inspires and entertains in numerous ways.

The book is essentially the story of Molly – an overweight woman who wants desperately to get married. After having been widowed, she realizes that her new position is extremely vulnerable. As such, she resorts to means that are quite creative, and somewhat drastic, in order to become more pleasing to her three eager suitors. Molly soon realizes, however, that her heart lies elsewhere, and it takes a 5 year-old boy to help her see that the love of her life may be closer than she thought.

Although some of the notions of the book may seem outdated, the story itself, as well as Molly’s character, are both complex and quite timeless. Many readers nowadays can identify and relate to the woman who, despite feeling like life has placed her in an extremely difficult situation, manages to find the way out, and teach us a few useful lessons in the process.

The Melting of Molly is an empathic, beautiful story that has touched the hearts of generations of readers, and continues to do so to this day. Whether you just want to read an interesting and unique romance, or you want to reacquaint yourself with early 20th century society, this novel can be quite suitable for both purposes.
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