The Home-Maker

The Home-Maker explores the lives of Evangeline and Lester Knapp, an ordinary family in New England navigating the pressures of rigid gender roles and parenting expectations. When Lester loses his job and suffers an injury, the couple unexpectedly swaps roles, leading Eva to thrive as a department store employee while Lester finds joy in parenting. This tender narrative offers a reflective look at love and the complexities of domestic life, showcasing themes still relevant today. First published in 1924, this audiobook is part of the Persephone Audiobook Collection, celebrating forgotten classics by women writers.