Patience And Sarah by Isabel Miller
This novel is a historical romance set in the nineteenth-century United States, telling the story of two women who defy the conventions of their time. The narrative follows a farmer's daughter and a painter who fall in love and dream of a life together. Despite societal pressures and the challenges posed by their families and community, the couple embarks on a journey to find a place where they can live openly and build a future. The book explores themes of love, gender roles, and the pursuit of personal freedom, as the protagonists navigate the obstacles of their era to carve out a space for themselves.
The 2235th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1969
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 215
- Words
- 62,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 100 Great 20th Century English-language Works of Fiction by Women (Feminista!)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)