The Madonna of the Tubs is a novel written by American author Elizabeth Stuart Phelps and first published in 1886. The story is set in a small New England town and revolves around the life of a young woman named Dolly Lunt. Dolly is a hard-working laundress who spends her days washing clothes for the townspeople. Despite her humble occupation, Dolly is a kind and caring person who is beloved by all who know her.One day, Dolly discovers a beautiful statue of the Virgin Mary in a pile of discarded items. She takes the statue home and places it on a shelf in her laundry room, where she begins to pray to it every day. Over time, Dolly's faith and devotion to the statue begin to have a profound effect on her life and the lives of those around her.As the story unfolds, Dolly faces a number of challenges, including a difficult relationship with her alcoholic father and the unwanted advances of a wealthy man in town. Through it all, Dolly remains steadfast in her faith and her commitment to living a good and virtuous life.The Madonna of the Tubs is a heartwarming and inspiring tale of faith, love, and redemption. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.