The Manoeuvring Mother (vol. 2 of 3) by Lady Charlotte Campbell Bury

"The Manoeuvring Mother" (vol. 2 of 3) by Lady Charlotte Campbell Bury is a novel likely written in the early 19th century. The story follows the intricacies of familial relationships, particularly focusing on Lady Wetheral and her daughters, as they navigate love, marriage, and the societal expectations of their time. Central characters include Lady Wetheral, who is proactive in securing advantageous marriages for her daughters, and Clara, one of her daughters whose romantic entanglements draw attention and conflict. At the start of this section, the narrative introduces a pivotal moment with Sir Foster Kerrison's visit to Lady Wetheral’s home. Their conversation reveals the tensions surrounding Sir Foster's intentions toward Lady Wetheral's daughter, Clara. Lady Wetheral’s guarded yet hopeful manner suggests an underlying strategy to secure a successful match for her daughter. As misunderstandings and outgoing emotions build, the interactions set the stage for impending drama and complexity in relationships, reflecting the themes of ambition, manipulation, and the quest for love within the context of societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady, 1775-1861
Title The Manoeuvring Mother (vol. 2 of 3)
Credits Produced by Chris Whitehead and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English fiction -- 19th century
Category Text
eBook-No. 56434
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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