Liliecrona's Home

Liliecrona's Home

by Selma Lagerlof

This novel tells the story of Maia Lisa, a young woman who is tormented by her wicked stepmother. Despite the abuse she endures, Maia Lisa remains strong and determined. She is supported by the Little Maid, a clear-eyed young woman who is not afraid to speak her mind. Together, they face the challenges of life at Lövdala Parsonage.

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Selma Ottilia Lovisa Lagerlöf was a Swedish author and teacher. She published her first novel, Gösta Berling's Saga, at the age of 33. She was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Liter...

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