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The Manoeuvring Mother (vol. 1 of 3)

By Lady Charlotte Campbell Bury
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A socially ambitious mother orchestrates matrimonial prospects for her daughters while household tensions and rival suitors reveal pretension and vulnerability. The narrative follows domestic life and calculated social maneuvering, showing how parental schemes, inheritance concerns, and class expectations shape personal choices. Episodes alternate satirical observation with sentimental moments, examining the limits of parental control, the pressures on young women, and the social compromises made to secure advantage and respectability.

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Lady Charlotte Campbell Bury

Lady Charlotte Campbell Bury was an English novelist and cookery writer active in the early 19th century. She is best known for her three-volume novel "The Exclusives," which explores themes of social class and relationships among the upper echelons of society. In addition to her fiction, Bury made significant contributions to culinary literature with works like "The Lady's Own Cookery Book," a comprehensive guide featuring a large collection of original recipes. Her writing reflects the social dynamics of her time, offering insights into both domestic life and the intricacies of social maneuvering.

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