The Iron Cousin

The Iron Cousin: Or Mutual Influence is a novel written by Mary Cowden Clarke and published in 1882. The book tells the story of two cousins, Walter and Ada, who are brought up together in a strict and traditional family. Walter is a strong-willed and ambitious young man, while Ada is more reserved and introspective. As they grow older, their paths diverge, with Walter pursuing a career in business and Ada becoming a writer.The novel explores the themes of family, love, and ambition, as well as the role of women in Victorian society. It also touches on the idea of mutual influence, with the two cousins shaping each other's lives in unexpected ways.The Iron Cousin is written in a lyrical and poetic style, with vivid descriptions of the natural world and the inner lives of the characters. It is a thoughtful and thought-provoking novel that offers a window into the social and cultural norms of Victorian England.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.