The Madonna of the Tubs is a novel written by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps and published in 1886. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Bessie Day, who is a laundress living in a small town in New England. Bessie is known for her exceptional skills in washing and ironing clothes, and her clients refer to her as the ""Madonna of the Tubs.""Despite her humble background, Bessie has a strong sense of morality and is deeply committed to...
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