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Classics · WarmA stepmother, a stepdaughter and a country town
Wives and Daughters
See it on Amazon1864Moderate readSlow pace
What it is about
Molly Gibson, a doctor’s daughter, gets a new stepmother and stepsister. Gaskell’s unfinished last novel is a gentle comedy of a country town.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy classic novels that have stayed in print, with a warm mood and an unhurried pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Romance · Family · Village
Screen adaptation
Wives and Daughters (TV, 1999)
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About the author
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