Mary Russell Mitford's 'Miss Philly Firkin, The China-Woman' is a charming and insightful novella that explores the life of Miss Philly Firkin, a young woman who works as a china-woman in a quaint English village. Through Mitford's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, readers are transported to the idyllic setting of early 19th century rural England, where everyday life is filled with sim...