A Girl of the Limberlost

In Gene Stratton-Porter's novel A Girl of the Limberlost, published in 1909, the story centers on Elnora Comstock, a young woman navigating life on the fringes of the Limberlost Swamp in northeastern Indiana. Living with her resentful mother, Katharine, who blames Elnora for her husband's tragic death, Elnora strives to support them by collecting and selling moths. As the story unfolds, their lives intertwine with themes of healing and family resilience amidst the challenges they face.