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Wives and Daughters
Molly Gibson, a country doctor's daughter, gains a new stepmother and a glamorous stepsister in an English village. Her quiet good sense is tested by gossip and by a shaky romance.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 1866
- Pace
- Slow
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 724
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you enjoy leisurely Victorian village novels with gentle social comedy.
Skip this if you want fast plotting or a story with big dramatic events.
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Quick answers about Wives and Daughters
- What is Wives and Daughters about?
- Molly Gibson, a country doctor's daughter, gains a new stepmother and a glamorous stepsister in an English village. Her quiet good sense is tested by gossip and by a shaky romance.
- Who should read Wives and Daughters?
- Read it if you enjoy leisurely Victorian village novels with gentle social comedy. Skip it if you want fast plotting or a story with big dramatic events.
- How long and how fast is Wives and Daughters?
- It is a slow-paced, long read of about 724 pages, first published in 1866.
- Does Wives and Daughters have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow Wives and Daughters for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Wives and Daughters; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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