Alma

""Alma: Or The Story Of A Little Music Mistress"" is a novel written by Emma Marshall and published in 1889. The story revolves around the life of Alma, a young girl who dreams of becoming a successful musician. Alma's father is a musician, but he dies when she is still young, leaving her and her mother to fend for themselves. Alma's mother is determined to make ends meet and sends Alma to work as a music mistress in a wealthy household. The novel follows Alma's journey as she navigates the challenges of being a young woman in a male-dominated profession. She faces discrimination and sexism from her male colleagues, but she perseveres and eventually gains the respect of her students and colleagues. Alma also struggles with her own feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt, but with the help of her mother and friends, she learns to believe in herself and her abilities. Throughout the novel, Alma's passion for music is evident, and the author uses music as a metaphor for life. The novel is a heartwarming story of perseverance, determination, and the power of music to bring people together. It is a timeless classic that will inspire readers of all ages to pursue their dreams and never give up on their passions.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.