The Iron Woman is a novel written by Margaret Deland. The story revolves around a wealthy and powerful woman named Mrs. Maitland, who is often referred to as the ""Iron Woman"" due to her strong will and determination. She is a successful businesswoman who has made her fortune in the steel industry, and she is feared and respected by many.One day, Mrs. Maitland's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets a young woman named Marcia, who is the daughter of one of her former employees. Marcia is in a desperate situation, and ...
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The Iron Woman is a novel written by Margaret Deland. The story revolves around a wealthy and powerful woman named Mrs. Maitland, who is often referred to as the ""Iron Woman"" due to her strong will and determination. She is a successful businesswoman who has made her fortune in the steel industry, and she is feared and respected by many.One day, Mrs. Maitland's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets a young woman named Marcia, who is the daughter of one of her former employees. Marcia is in a desperate situation, and Mrs. Maitland takes her under her wing, offering her a job and a place to live.As the story unfolds, Mrs. Maitland and Marcia's relationship becomes increasingly complicated. Mrs. Maitland struggles to balance her desire to help Marcia with her own ambitions and desires, while Marcia tries to navigate her new life and understand her place in Mrs. Maitland's world.The Iron Woman is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of power, ambition, and the complex relationships between women. It is a compelling read that will leave readers thinking long after they have finished the book.1910. Deland's career began in the greeting card business. The story begins: Climb up in this tree, and play house! Elizabeth Ferguson commanded. She herself had climbed to the lowest branch of an apple-tree in the Maitland orchard, and sat there, swinging her white-stockinged legs so recklessly that the three children whom she had summoned to her side, backed away for safety. If you don't, she said, looking down at them, I'm afraid, perhaps, maybe, I'll get mad. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
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