Modern Broods; Or, Developments Unlooked For

"Modern Broods; Or, Developments Unlooked For" by Charlotte M. Yonge tells the tale of Magdalen Prescott who unexpectedly inherits property and money. Magdalen provides a home for her younger sisters Agatha, Vera, and Paulina. The story begins with Magdalen learning about her inheritance and introducing the close-knit, complicated family. The sisters look forward to their new life, but they also struggle with growing up. The story explores themes of family, ambition, and finding one's identity in a world that keeps changing.