The Nest Builder is a novel written by Beatrice Forbes-Robertson Hale. The book follows the story of a young woman named Judith Shapiro who is struggling to find her place in society. Judith is a talented artist, but her family expects her to marry well and settle down. She is torn between her desire to pursue her passion for art and her duty to conform to societal norms.As Judith navigates her way through the challenges of being a young woman in the early 1900s, she meets a variety of characters who shape her journey. There is the wealthy and powerful Mrs. Egerton, who takes Judith under her wing and introduces her to the world of high society. There is also the charming and handsome artist, David, who becomes Judith's mentor and confidante.As Judith begins to make a name for herself in the art world, she must confront the realities of her situation. She is torn between her love for David and her duty to marry a wealthy man who can provide for her. She must also navigate the complex social dynamics of the upper class, where appearances are everything and reputation is everything.The Nest Builder is a poignant and insightful exploration of the challenges faced by women in the early 1900s. It is a story of love, ambition, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. Hale's writing is elegant and evocative, transporting readers to a bygone era and immersing them in the world of Judith Shapiro.In memory Stefan followed himself home. The word was used to denote the house in which he and his father lived. A portrait of his mother hung over the parlor stove. It was a chalk drawing from a photograph, crudely done, but beautiful by reason of the subject. The face was young and very round, the forehead beautifully low and broad under black waves of hair. The nose was short and proud, the chin small but square, the mouth gaily curving around little, even teeth. But the eyes were deep and somber; there was passion in them, and romance.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.