Good Wives (1833)

Good Wives is a novel written by Lydia Maria Francis Child and published in 1833. It is the sequel to the popular book Little Women, which follows the lives of the March sisters as they grow up and navigate adulthood. In Good Wives, the story continues as the sisters face new challenges and adventures. Meg, the oldest sister, is now married to John Brooke and is learning how to balance her duties as a wife and mother. Jo, the second oldest, is pursuing her writing career in New York City and struggling to find success. Beth, the shy and gentle sister, is still recovering from a serious illness and grappling with her mortality. And Amy, the youngest, is studying art in Europe and encountering new experiences and people.Throughout the book, the sisters learn important lessons about love, friendship, and the complexities of adulthood. They face heartbreak, illness, and personal struggles, but ultimately find strength and perseverance through their sisterly bond. Good Wives is a classic novel that continues to resonate with readers today. It is a heartwarming and inspiring story about the power of family and the journey of growing up.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.