The Girl Who Sat By The Ashes (1919)

The Girl Who Sat By The Ashes is a novel written by Padraic Colum in 1919. The story is set in Ireland and follows the life of a young girl named Mary, who is left alone in the world after her mother dies. Mary is forced to work as a servant for her cruel stepmother and stepsisters, who treat her poorly and make her do all the hard work.Despite her difficult circumstances, Mary is kind and gentle, and she finds solace in sitting by the ashes of the fire at night, where she dreams of a better life. One day, she meets a mysterious old woman who gives her a magic hazel wand that grants her wishes. With the help of the wand, Mary is able to attend a ball and win the heart of the prince, but she must return home before midnight or risk losing everything.The Girl Who Sat By The Ashes is a timeless tale of hope and perseverance, and it has been beloved by readers for over a century. It is a story of the power of kindness and the magic of believing in oneself, and it is sure to inspire readers of all ages.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.