May Lester: Or The Fruits Of Self Denial (1883) is a novel written by John Brett. The story revolves around a young girl named May Lester who is raised by her mother to be selfless and to always put others before herself. May's mother instills in her daughter the importance of self-denial and the rewards that come with it. May grows up to be a kind and generous young woman who puts the needs of others before her own. The novel follows May's life as...