Wives and Daughters

In this engaging tale, young Molly Gibson navigates the complexities of love and social class after being raised by her widowed father. A childhood visit to the local aristocratic estate leads her into a world of new relationships and hidden affections. As an attractive but naive young woman, Molly captures the attention of her father's apprentice and later experiences unrequited love for Roger Hamley, her stepsister's romantic interest. Set against a backdrop of family dynamics and societal expectations, this story explores the trials of growing up and finding one's place in the world.