Margaret Maliphant

"Margaret Maliphant" by Mrs. Comyn Carr is a 19th-century story of a young woman named Margaret who is coming of age in the countryside with her sister Joyce near Sussex. With the narration unfolding through Margaret's point-of-view, we gain a peek into her family dynamic and strong ties to the land she lives on and farms, while her beautiful sister Joyce captures the eye of Captain Forrester. The book highlights family challenges, the importance of class in society, while exploring goals of high achievement, all during a time when tradition meets ambition.