The Seven Ages of Woman

"The Seven Ages of Woman" by Compton MacKenzie is a story set in the early 1900s that looks at the life of women. Lady Flower and her family, especially her son Edward, are at the center of the story. The book starts with Sir Richard Flower riding around his land and thinking about his family's past and his duties. There's trouble because Edward wants to marry Elizabeth, who Sir Richard doesn't think is good enough because she is of lower status. The story shows how Edward fights for who he loves even though his father disagrees, highlighting the challenges, family relationships, and what it was like for women dealing with social rules and personal dreams during that time.