This classic novel by Elizabeth Gaskell tells the story of Molly Gibson, a young woman growing up in a small English village in the 19th century. With her mother dead and her father often absent, Molly must navigate the complexities of social life and the challenges of young adulthood with the help of her stepmother and various friends and suitors. With its charming characters, acute observations of social behavior, and vivid evocation of English country life, Wives and Daughters remains a beloved and timeless work of literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.