Through A Needle's Eye (1878)

Through A Needle's Eye is a novel written by Hesba Stretton in 1878. The story follows the life of a young girl named Christie, who is sent to live with her aunt after her mother's death. Christie's aunt is a dressmaker, and she teaches Christie the art of sewing. Christie becomes a skilled seamstress and begins to make a living for herself by sewing for others. As Christie grows older, she becomes involved in the women's suffrage movement and begins to fight for women's rights. She also falls in love with a young man named Charles, but their relationship is threatened by his family's disapproval. Through A Needle's Eye explores themes of gender roles, love, and social justice. It is a compelling story that sheds light on the struggles of women in the 19th century and their fight for equality. The novel is a classic work of literature that continues to inspire readers today.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.