02303cam a22003493u 4500 3292 UtSlPG 20260610133110.0 m cr n 260607r2002||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), 1823-1901 The Clever Woman of the Family Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2002 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2002-06-01 Produced by Sandra Laythorpe, and David Widger "The Clever Woman of the Family" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Rachel Curtis, a young woman who feels increasingly frustrated with the constraints of conventional society and seeks to find a meaningful mission in her life. As the narrative unfolds, Rachel grapples with her aspirations for social change while balancing her familial duties and the expectations of her mother and sister. At the start of the novel, we meet Rachel and her sister Grace as they navigate the complexities of their lives following the loss of their father. Rachel expresses her dissatisfaction with the superficial charity often expected of women of her station, yearning instead for a more impactful role in the community. The arrival of their cousin Fanny, a widow with multiple young boys, marks a significant turning point for Rachel, who feels compelled to take charge of the children’s education and well-being. As she begins to engage with Fanny's family, Rachel's resolute determination to find her mission not only highlights her character but also sets the stage for her struggle against societal norms and her development throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Young women -- Fiction Single women -- Fiction Domestic fiction Sex role -- Fiction Women -- England -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3292 45363 45363