The Black Gown, written by Ruth Hall in 1900, is a novel set in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young woman named Mary Ware, who is a schoolteacher in a small town in New England. Mary is a strong, independent woman who is passionate about her work and dedicated to her students.As the story unfolds, Mary becomes embroiled in a scandal when she is falsely accused of having an affair with the town's wealthy banker. Despite her innocence,...