What Diantha Did

Charlotte Perkins Gilman was an early 20th century American social reformer. She wrote non-fiction, poetry, short stories, and novels. This first novel was published in 1909 in serial form. Diantha leaves her fiancé to start a housekeeping business. She is quite the businesswoman and is able to include in her business a food delivery service, maid service, restaurant, and hotel. Her goal is to make housekeeping a professional career for working girls.