Christian's Mistake

By Dinah Maria Mulock Craik

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A young bride steps into a ready-made family, facing unexpected challenges as she tries to earn the love of her new husband's wary children.

Genres

Literature Fiction

Released

2005-01-13

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Summary

"Christian's Mistake" by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik is a story that takes place in the 1800s, telling of Christian Oakley, a young woman whose life changes quickly when she marries Dr. Arnold Grey, a widower with kids. Christian must figure out who she is as she deals with being a wife and stepmother while facing what society expects of her. Right after Christian's wedding, she's unsure of herself and worried about her new life, especially wanting to be good enough for Dr. Grey and his kids, who don't trust her at first. As she thinks about her past and tries to handle her new duties, the story shows how hard it is for her to get used to a life that feels both strange and wonderful.