The Manoeuvring Mother (vol. 1 of 3) by Lady Charlotte Campbell Bury
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| Author | Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady, 1775-1861 |
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| Title | The Manoeuvring Mother (vol. 1 of 3) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Manoeuvring Mother (vol. 1 of 3)" by Lady Charlotte Campbell Bury is a novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around Lady Wetheral, a mother whose ambitions for her four daughters' marriages are tangled by unexpected family dynamics. The story delves into the societal pressures of securing advantageous matches, ultimately revealing the complexities of family relationships and ambitions. The beginning of the novel introduces Lady Wetheral, who is initially pleased with her four daughters, envisioning their futures with suitors from the upper echelons of society. However, the arrival of a fifth daughter, Christobel, disrupts her meticulously laid plans and elicits a mixture of disappointment and resolve. As Lady Wetheral grapples with her ambitions and the evolving personalities of her children, her plotting leads to unexpected consequences, illustrated through her interactions with Sir John and their fierce debates. The stage is set for the daughters’ bids for matrimonial success, as hope clashes with reality amidst their lively personalities and the societal expectations that govern their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56433 |
| Release Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 61 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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