Miss Lulu Bett #934168

Miss Lulu Bett, written by Pulitzer Prize–winning author Zona Gale, is a quietly powerful novel about a woman who dares to step beyond the narrow expectations placed upon her. Lulu, a gentle and overlooked spinster living in a stifling household, has spent her life serving others—until an unexpected marriage proposal suddenly offers her a chance at independence.

But what begins as a promise of freedom soon becomes a deeper journey of self-discovery. Through subtle humor, sharp social insight, and unforgettable character portraits, Gale explores themes of identity, autonomy, and the courage it takes to claim one’s own life.

A classic of early 20th-century American literature, Miss Lulu Bett remains a timeless, compelling story about finding one’s voice in a world determined not to listen.