The Secret of a Happy Home (1896)

Marion Harland is the pen name of Mary Virginia Terhune (1830–1922), a prolific American author best known for her works on domestic science, as well as her fiction that often featured strong female protagonists. Encompassing more than 75 books, Harland's literary contributions secured her reputation as an authority on household management and a deft storyteller. 'The Secret of a Happy Home' (1896...