The Manoeuvring Mother (vol. 1 of 3)

"The Manoeuvring Mother (vol. 1 of 3)" by Lady Charlotte Campbell Bury is a story set in the 1800s, telling about Lady Wetheral who has big plans for her four daughters to marry well. Her world turns upside down when a fifth daughter shows up, messing with her careful schemes. As Lady Wetheral tries to make things work, her plotting causes surprises, and her strong opinions lead to arguments with Sir John. The story shows the funny and sometimes difficult situations of the daughters aiming for good marriages, with their bright personalities and the rules of society shaping their every move.