Wives and Daughters

Elizabeth Gaskell's final, unfinished masterpiece offers a vivid and witty portrayal of life in the English country town of Hollingford. The story centers on Molly Gibson, the doctor's daughter, whose quiet life is upended by her father's remarriage. Navigating complex family dynamics, social gossip, and her own blossoming romance, Molly grows from a sheltered girl into a wise and independent young woman.