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Miss Mole
Hardcover
General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025788395
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 358
Weight: 1.49
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Miss Mole is a witty and perceptive domestic novel that explores the complexities of social class and human nature in provincial England. The story follows Hannah Mole, a sharp-witted, unconventional middle-aged woman who survives on her own terms by working as a companion and housekeeper. When she enters the service of the respectable but stifling Reverend Robert Corder and his family, her presence brings a hidden vitality and a keen sense of irony to a household bound by rigid expectations.
While she appears to be a mere servant of modest means, Hannah possesses a rich inner life and a courageous spirit that allows her to navigate the hypocrisies of her employers and the local community. The novel masterfully balances humor and poignant social observation, painting a vivid portrait of a woman who refuses to be defined by her domestic status. As Hannah becomes an indispensable part of the Corder household, her influence begins to challenge the structures of their lives, leading to unexpected transformations. A celebrated character study, Miss Mole remains a sophisticated look at the quiet rebellions and triumphs of an independent woman in a constrained society.
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