Helen Watts Boeken

Set in 1820, the story follows Ichabod Crane, a new schoolteacher in the isolated town of Sleepy Hollow, who confronts local superstitions with logic and science. While the townspeople distrust him, heiress Katrina van Fleet is intrigued by his intellect. However, Ichabod soon discovers that the villagers' tales hide dark secrets. As supernatural forces awaken and the menacing Headless Horseman approaches, Katrina faces a pivotal decision that could alter the town's destiny forever.

Isabella Beeton's insights into household management, penned at just twenty-three, offer a unique perspective on domestic life in 19th century England. Her work, first published in 1861, emphasizes the parallels between managing a household and leading an army, highlighting the importance of organization and skill. Beeton's legacy as a culinary authority and symbol of domesticity has endured, influencing countless women and shaping the standards of home management and cooking for generations.