The Spinster's Hope Chest

"The Spinster's Hope Chest" (2018) has been called “a slice of history.” It tells the story of sistersLizzie and Hattie Millet, who were born into poverty in Waterford, ME at the end of the CivilWar. Each, in her own way, finds a way to pick herself up from a difficult start and make abetter life with the help of grandparents. Lizzie, in particular, finds her path to success verydifficult. This novel’s historical backdrop is painted with a delicate brush.