The Iron Woman is a novel by Margaret Deland that was first published in 1911. The book tells the story of a wealthy and powerful woman named Marcia Lloyd, who is known as the ""Iron Woman"" due to her strong will and determination. Marcia is a successful businesswoman who has built a fortune through her own hard work and determination, and she is determined to maintain control over her life and her business at all costs.The novel begins with Marcia's husband, David, returning home after a long absence. David has been away for several years, and during that time, he has become a successful artist in Europe. However, when he returns home, he finds that his wife has changed. Marcia is no longer the loving and caring woman he once knew, but instead, she is cold and distant, focused solely on her business and her own success.As the story unfolds, David tries to reconnect with his wife and understand why she has become so cold and distant. He also begins to uncover some of the secrets and lies that Marcia has been keeping from him, including her involvement in a shady business deal that could ruin her reputation and her fortune.Throughout the book, Deland explores themes of power, control, and the struggle for independence in a male-dominated society. Marcia is a complex and fascinating character, and her story is both compelling and thought-provoking. The Iron Woman is a timeless classic that still resonates with readers today, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of achieving success in a world that often tries to hold us back.1910. Deland's career began in the greeting card business. The story begins: Climb up in this tree, and play house! Elizabeth Ferguson commanded. She herself had climbed to the lowest branch of an apple-tree in the Maitland orchard, and sat there, swinging her white-stockinged legs so recklessly that the three children whom she had summoned to her side, backed away for safety. If you don't, she said, looking down at them, I'm afraid, perhaps, maybe, I'll get mad. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.