MILKING TIME is a novel by Elizabeth Madox Roberts, set in rural Kentucky in the early twentieth century. The story follows the lives of the three generations of the family of the narrator, a young girl named Mary. Mary's family is struggling to make ends meet on their small farm, and her father is often away working in the city. Mary's grandmother, a wise and strong-willed woman, is the matriarch of the family, and she is determined to keep the family together despite the hardships they face. The novel follows Mary as she grows up, learning the ways of the land and the people around her. She experiences the joys and sorrows of life on the farm, and the struggles of her family to survive. As she grows older, she begins to understand the importance of family and the power of love. The novel is a powerful and moving story of family, love, and the strength of the human spirit. It is a timeless tale of the power of love and the importance of family, and it is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
By Elizabeth Madox Roberts · First published 1922 · Genre: Southern Gothic, Realism, Historical Fiction