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Set in 19th century England, the story centers on Molly Gibson, the daughter of a widowed doctor, who navigates the complexities of social class and family dynamics. After her father's remarriage to a selfish woman, Molly finds solace in her stepsister Cynthia, leading to a rich exploration of their lives and romantic challenges. The novel poignantly contrasts the lives of the professional class with the aristocracy, offering a blend of heartbreak and humor that resonates deeply with readers. This edition features an introduction by Adolphus W. Ward.
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Wives and Daughters, Elizabeth Gaskell
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- Wives and Daughters
- Subtitle
- (with an Introduction by Adolphus W. Ward)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Elizabeth Gaskell
- Publisher
- Digireads.com
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 538
- ISBN13
- 9781420959192
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Love, Classics, Politics, Death, England, 19th century, Diseases, Mothers, Genealogy, Sisters, Victorian Era, Frauds, Doctors, Oppression, Stepmother, Governess
- Rating
- 4.1 out of 5
- Description
- Set in 19th century England, the story centers on Molly Gibson, the daughter of a widowed doctor, who navigates the complexities of social class and family dynamics. After her father's remarriage to a selfish woman, Molly finds solace in her stepsister Cynthia, leading to a rich exploration of their lives and romantic challenges. The novel poignantly contrasts the lives of the professional class with the aristocracy, offering a blend of heartbreak and humor that resonates deeply with readers. This edition features an introduction by Adolphus W. Ward.