The Shorn Lambs (1883)

The Shorn Lambs is a novel written by Lucretia Maybury and published in 1883. The story follows the lives of two sisters, Esther and Mary, who are orphaned at a young age and forced to live with their cruel and abusive uncle. Despite the hardships they face, the sisters remain devoted to each other and dream of a better life.As they grow older, Esther and Mary become involved in the temperance movement and work tirelessly to promote sobriety and improve the lives of those around them. Along the way, they encounter a variety of colorful characters, including a reformed alcoholic and a wealthy philanthropist who becomes enamored with Esther.Despite the challenges they face, the sisters remain steadfast in their commitment to their cause and to each other. Through their perseverance and determination, they are able to overcome adversity and achieve their dreams.The Shorn Lambs is a powerful and inspiring tale of sisterhood, perseverance, and the power of hope. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with 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.