Manners: A Novel, Vol 1

"Manners: A Novel, Vol 1" by Madame Panache is a story set in 19th-century Yorkshire that paints a picture of village life through the experiences of Mrs. Martin, an unmarried older woman. The story shows Mrs. Martin's kind nature and how she helps others, even though society often looks down on her. The story explores the rigid rules of social class, the difficult position of women who never married, and the close-knit, gossipy relationships within the village. We see how her relationships with her niece and neighbors show both the support and the shallow opinions that shape their world, launching this character into a story around her life.