Mrs. Arthur; vol. 2 of 3

"Mrs. Arthur; vol. 2 of 3" by Mrs. Oliphant is a 19th-century novel following Arthur and Nancy Curtis as they face the trials of early marriage and social pressures. After their wedding, Arthur is torn between his love for Nancy and his family's disapproval, fueled by class differences and Nancy's perceived lack of refinement, causing friction between the couple. As they leave for their honeymoon in Paris, Nancy's unease with her new lifestyle and surroundings highlights the story's focus on themes of belonging and grappling with self-identity within a restrictive social world, setting the scene for marital discord and self-discovery.