Miss Mole : A novel by E. H. Young

Miss Mole follows Hannah Mole, an unmarried woman approaching forty who returns to her hometown and takes a housekeeping position with Reverend Corder and his daughters. With her sharp wit, intelligence, and unconventional spirit, she brings warmth and change to the household. However, a secret from her past threatens the new life she is building. This award-winning novel explores social expectations, independence, loneliness, and the resilience of women.