The Mother's Mistake (1857)

The Mother's Mistake is a novel written by Sarah Stickney Ellis and published in 1857. The story revolves around a mother named Mrs. Hamilton, who makes a mistake by favoring her son over her daughter. This mistake leads to a series of events that ultimately affect the entire family.Mrs. Hamilton's son, Edward, is her favorite child, and she spoils him with love and attention. Her daughter, Laura, is often neglected and feels unloved. When Edward falls in love with a woman named Caroline, Mrs. Hamilton is thrilled and supports their relationship. However, when Laura falls in love with the same man, Mrs. Hamilton disapproves and tries to sabotage their relationship.As the story unfolds, Mrs. Hamilton's mistake becomes more apparent, and she realizes the damage she has caused to her family. She tries to make amends, but it may be too late to repair the relationships that have been strained.The Mother's Mistake is a classic novel that explores the themes of family dynamics, love, and the consequences of favoritism. It provides a thought-provoking look at the impact of a mother's actions on her children and the importance of treating them equally.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.