02472cam a22003493u 4500 40659 UtSlPG 20260610133929.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Cambridge, Ada, 1844-1926 Materfamilias Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Materfamilias Release date is 2012-09-04 Produced by Clare Graham, Laura McDonald at http://www.girlebooks.com & Marc D'Hooghe (Images graciously made available by the Internet Archive.) "Materfamilias" by Ada Cambridge is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on Mary, who navigates difficult personal choices after her father's remarriage to her governess, highlighting themes of love, duty, and resilience. As she embarks on a journey to re-establish a connection with her estranged husband, Edward, the narrative explores her relationships, self-discovery, and the societal pressures of the time. The opening of "Materfamilias" introduces us to Mary as she grapples with familial upheaval following her father's second marriage, and her decision to leave home rather than accept a new mother figure. Striking out on her own, Mary marries Edward in secrecy, but finds herself struggling with the harsh realities of life, particularly when she learns of her husband's illness in Australia. Determined to be by his side, she embarks on a challenging voyage aboard a small ship captained by Thomas Braye. Her feelings of vulnerability and the budding sense of companionship with Captain Braye set the stage for Mary’s growth and transformation throughout the narrative. The opening thus lays the groundwork for an exploration of marriage, independence, and the complexities of motherhood amid societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Australia -- Fiction Family life -- Fiction Married women -- Fiction Mothers -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40659 81498 81498