Kate Meader
Kate Meader by Deborah Gould is a historical fiction novel published by Maine Authors Publishing in August 2023. This edition spans 204 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Kate Meader, who faces profound loss after the deaths of her young son and husband during the Civil War. In her quest for stability, she takes a position as a live-in cook at an almshouse in Gardiner, Maine, where she begins to feed the city’s homeless residents, initially viewing them with disdain.
As the narrative unfolds, Kate’s life changes with the arrival of Nicholas Dale, a Civil War veteran who becomes a new inmate at the city farm. This encounter prompts a shift in her perspective and opens the door to new possibilities. Readers will explore themes of resilience and transformation as Kate navigates her challenging circumstances and the complexities of her relationships with those around her. The book delves into the historical context of the era while highlighting the personal struggles of its characters.
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Kate Meader has had her share of hard times. The deaths of both her young son and her husband during the Civil War years left her struggling in the aftermath of loss. She eventually finds stability and purpose when she accepts the position of live-in cook at the almshouse in Gardiner, Maine. Here she feeds the homeless residents of the city — the poor, the infirm, the defective. The “rabble” as she first thinks of them. Then in January of 1900, a new inmate appears at the city farm, a Civil War veteran names Nicholas Dale, and Kate’s life takes a turn. – from the book flap.
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