The Trial; Or, More Links of the Daisy Chain

"The Trial; Or, More Links of the Daisy Chain" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a story set in the mid-1800s that examines how one family faces tough times. The story's main family, the Mays, especially looks at Dr. May and his kids as they handle problems at home, deal with illness, and understand what it means to love and be responsible when things get hard. At first, the family is happy because of some weddings, but soon they have to deal with sickness and sadness. Even though they joke around and seem carefree, you can tell that there's worry about sickness in their town. As the book goes on, laughter turns into seriousness, hinting at even more difficulties that will test their strength as a family.