Broken Stalk is a novel written by Lily H. Montagu and published in 1902. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Rachel, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Rachel is engaged to a man named Maurice, but their relationship is strained due to their differing personalities and interests. As the story progresses, Rachel becomes increasingly disillusioned with her life and the expectations placed upon her by society. She begins to question her engagement to Maurice and the path that has been laid out for her. Throughout the book, Montagu explores themes of societal expectations, gender roles, and the struggle for self-discovery. The title Broken Stalk is a metaphor for Rachel's journey, as she must break away from the expectations and limitations placed upon her in order to find her true self. Overall, Broken Stalk is a thought-provoking and introspective novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the search for personal fulfillment.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.