My Queen: A Weekly Journal for Young Women. Issue 3, October 13, 1900 Marion Marlowe's True Heart; or, How a Daughter Forgave

"My Queen: A Weekly Journal for Young Women. Issue 3, October 13, 1900" by Sheldon is a periodical publication aimed at young women, written in the early 20th century. The content revolves around themes of personal development, aspirations, and relationship dynamics, specifically focusing on the life of Marion Marlowe, a strong-willed young woman who returns to her family in a time of crisis. The exploration of familial relationships, emotional struggles, and societal expectations highlights the challenges faced by young women during this time. The opening of the journal introduces the Marlowe family, dealing with the impending loss of their farm due to financial strain caused by poor decisions made by the patriarch, Deacon Joshua Marlowe. His wife, Martha, is distraught over their situation, including the unhappiness of their daughters due to marital pressures from their father. The narrative quickly shifts with the return of Marion, who steps in as a fierce protector of her family and intends to confront the circumstances that have led to their hardship. The conflict between old-fashioned values and the desires of the newer generation sets the stage for a poignant exploration of forgiveness, resilience, and the quest to reclaim familial bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Lurana W. Sheldon was an American author of novels, poems, and short stories, as well as a newspaper editor. Her published work amounted to over one million words. She claimed to have earned her living in fifteen different and totally dissimilar lines of business, including bookkeeping, business management, journalism, work in a chemical laboratory, buying dry goods, and writing stories. She was a suffrage activist, and she opposed prohibition.