Half Loaves is a novel written by Margaret Culkin Banning and published in 1921. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young woman named Mary Hastings, who is struggling to find her place in the world. Mary is the daughter of a wealthy businessman and has grown up with all the privileges that come with her social status. However, she is not content with her life and yearns for something more meaningful.As the story unfolds,...