A Mother’s Idol V1 (1882)

A Mother's Idol V1 is a novel written by Lydia Hope and first published in 1882. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Edith, who is raised by her mother, Mrs. Meredith, to be the perfect daughter. Edith is taught to be kind, obedient, and selfless, and her mother's love and approval become her greatest motivation in life.As Edith grows up, she becomes increasingly aware of the limitations that her mother's expectations have placed on her. She longs for independence and the chance to make her own choices, but feels guilty for wanting anything that might disappoint her mother. When Edith falls in love with a young man named Frank, she must choose between following her heart and risking her mother's disapproval, or staying true to her mother's ideals and sacrificing her own happiness.Throughout the novel, Hope explores the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, the pressures of societal expectations, and the challenges of finding one's own identity and purpose in life. A Mother's Idol V1 is a poignant and thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with readers today.In Three Volumes.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.