Wee Wifie

"Wee Wifie" by Rosa Nouchette Carey is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story appears to revolve around themes of love, sacrifice, and social expectations as it introduces complex relationships among its characters, particularly focusing on Margaret Ferrers and her interactions with those around her, including her brother Raby and potential love interest Hugh Redmond. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to a tranquil, picturesque setting and a thoughtful woman named Margaret, who is portrayed in a grave and serious light. Margaret's internal contemplation is interrupted by the lively activities of village life, hinting at her connection to a deeper narrative involving her family and relationship dynamics. The opening sections introduce elements of familial duty and sacrifice, particularly with the insights shared by Catharine, the lodge-keeper, about Margaret's relationship with Hugh Redmond, whose heart seems to be at the center of unfolding drama and heartbreak tied to social expectations and personal choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Rosa Nouchette Carey was an English children's writer and popular novelist, whose works reflected the values of her time and were thought of as wholesome for girls. However, they are "not entirely bereft of grit and realism."