The Manoeuvring Mother (vol. 3 of 3)

"The Manoeuvring Mother (vol. 3 of 3)" by Charlotte Campbell Bury is a novel that explores the complex relationship between a daughter and her ambitious mother in the context of 19th-century high society. The story centers on Christobelle Wetheral, who, after a period of reflection, finds herself at odds with her mother, Lady Wetheral, whose bitterness and desire for social climbing create tension within their family. While Lady Wetheral pushes Christobelle to find a suitable husband, Christobelle is drawn to the steady companionship of Sir John Spottiswoode, causing her to grapple with her own feelings against the backdrop of societal expectations and familial pressures.