On A Candlestick (1880)

On A Candlestick is a novel written by Salem Hall and published in 1880. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Ruth Graham who is forced to leave her home and family due to financial difficulties. She finds work as a governess in the household of a wealthy family, the Harrisons. Ruth soon becomes close to the family, especially the youngest daughter, Grace, who is in poor health. As the story progresses, Ruth becomes aware of the tensions and secrets within the Harrison family. She discovers that Mr. Harrison is having an affair with his secretary, and that his wife is aware of it. Ruth also learns that Grace's illness is not as straightforward as it seems, and that there are deeper issues at play. Throughout the novel, Ruth struggles to navigate her own feelings for Mr. Harrison, while also trying to protect Grace and keep the family's secrets from being exposed. The book explores themes of love, loyalty, and the consequences of keeping secrets. Overall, On A Candlestick is a captivating historical novel that delves into the complexities of family relationships and the challenges faced by women in the 19th century.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.