The Manoeuvring Mother (vol. 3 of 3) by Lady Charlotte Campbell Bury
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"The Manoeuvring Mother (vol. 3 of 3)" by Lady Charlotte Campbell Bury is a fictional novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around themes of familial relationships, societal expectations, and the struggles of the protagonist, Christobelle Wetheral, as she navigates her mother's ambitions for her marriage while trying to form her own identity. The novel captures the dynamics of upper-class life and the pressures placed on young women during
this period. At the start of the third volume, we are introduced to a reflective Christobelle, who has spent four tranquil years at Fairlee, pondering her past connections, especially with Sir John Spottiswoode. Her mother's fragility and bitterness following a family tragedy cast a shadow over their lives, leading to misunderstandings and frustrations. Despite Lady Wetheral’s insistence on Christobelle attracting a suitor, Christobelle's preference leans towards a deep respect for Sir John, whom she sees as a reliable companion, while her mother's focus on social advancement fuels tensions between them. The opening effectively sets the stage for conflict between personal desires and parental pressures as Christobelle finds herself grappling with emerging feelings and expectations amidst looming societal appearances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady, 1775-1861 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Manoeuvring Mother (vol. 3 of 3) |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Whitehead and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.8 (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. | 56435 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-56435-7 |
| Release Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 191 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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