by Marian Lawrence Peabody (Author)
Polly's Pension Plans is a novel written by Marian Lawrence Peabody and first published in 1917. The story follows the life of Polly Brewster, a young woman who works as a stenographer in a law office. Polly's dream is to retire at the age of 40 and live off her savings for the rest of her life. To achieve this goal, she devises a series of pension plans that she hopes will provide her with enough money to live comfortably in her golden years.As Polly navigates the ups and downs of her career and personal life, she remains steadfast in her commitment to her pension plans. She saves every penny she can, invests wisely, and carefully manages her finances. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy businessman, a charming artist, and a dashing lawyer.As Polly's retirement approaches, she must decide whether to stick to her plan or take a chance on love and adventure. The novel explores themes of financial independence, career ambition, and the search for meaning and fulfillment in life.Overall, Polly's Pension Plans is a charming and insightful novel that offers a glimpse into the aspirations and struggles of women in the early 20th century. It is a timeless tale of perseverance, determination, and the pursuit of happiness.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.