Maude
by Donna Foley Mabry
Maude by Donna Foley Mabry holds a highly rated rating of 4.05 out of 5, based on 28.3K reader ratings. First published in 2014.
About Maude
In 1906, I was barely over fourteen years old, and it was my wedding day. My older sister, Helen, came to my room, took me by the hand, and sat me down on the bed. She opened her mouth to say something, but then her face flushed, and she turned her head to look out the window. After a second, she squeezed my hand and looked back in my eyes. She said, “You’ve always been a good girl, Maude, and done what I told you. Now, you’re going to be a married woman, and he will be the head of the house. When you go home tonight after your party, no matter what he wants to do to you, you have to let him do it. Do you understand?"I didn’t understand, but I nodded my head anyway. It sounded strange to me, the way so many things did. I would do what she told me. I didn’t have a choice, any more than I had a choice in being born.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Donna Foley Mabry |
| Published | 2014 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.05 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 28,316 |
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What genre is Maude?
Maude is categorized as Historical Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Fiction, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Maude worth reading?
Based on 28.3K reader ratings, Maude has an average score of 4.05 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
Who wrote Maude?
Maude was written by Donna Foley Mabry. It was first published in 2014.
How does Maude compare to other historical fiction books?
Maude has a rating of 4.05 out of 5, below the overall catalog average of 4.17. Among historical fiction titles, it ranks favorably based on 28.3K reader ratings.
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