Wives and Daughters

Author: Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn

Synopsis:

In the small English town of Hollingford, Molly Gibson's life takes an unexpected turn when her widowed father decides to remarry. As Molly adjusts to her new stepmother and stepsister, she finds herself entangled in a web of family secrets, romantic entanglements, and societal expectations. Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, 'Wives and Daughters' is a captivating tale of love, friendship, and the complexities of family dynamics.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Coming-of-Age

Themes: Love and Marriage, Social Class, Gender Roles, Family Dynamics

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