Mother's Day Collection

Experience the enduring charm of Pride and Prejudice, where the spirited Elizabeth Bennet navigates societal expectations and her own prejudices to find true love with the enigmatic Mr. Darcy. 

Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, first published in two parts in 1868 and 1869, is an enduring American classic that has charmed generations of readers with its intimate portrayal of the March sisters' lives during and after the American Civil War. More than a simple domestic narrative, it is a rich tapestry exploring themes of family love, individual aspirations, moral development, and the challenges and joys of growing up.

"Cranford" by Elizabeth Gaskell is a charming novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of the residents of a small English town called Cranford. The story, narrated by Miss Mary Smith, explores the quirks and routines of the town's inhabitants, highlighting the importance of friendship and community in their lives.

Good Wives - The follow-up to Little Women, we meet the March family three years on and follow them through new trials until they all find happiness in ways they had perhaps not foreseen. Written with the same fondness and wit as its predecessor, this is a must read for fans of Little Women.

The Mother's Recompense tells the story of Kate Clephane and her return to New York society after being exiled years before for abandoning her husband and infant daughter. Her return stirs up the past and she is confronted by near unsurmountable moral dilemmas.

Emma centres around Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy, intelligent, and well-meaning young woman in the English countryside village of Highbury. Convinced of her own matchmaking abilities, Emma interferes in the romantic lives of her friends and neighbours, often with unintended and sometimes comical consequences. Despite vowing never to marry herself, Emma is fascinated by the prospect of pairing others, most notably her less socially adept friend, Harriet Smith.

The Age of Innocence! A truly exquisite and poignant novel. Set in the tightly knit, opulent society of 1870s New York, The Age of Innocence follows the story of Newland Archer, a wealthy and well-respected lawyer betrothed to the charming but conventional May Welland. Newland's ordered world begins to unravel with the arrival of May's cousin, Countess Ellen Olenska. Ellen, having scandalously left her European husband, returns to New York, bringing with her an air of European sophistication and a hint of social ostracism.

Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter! A powerful and enduring American classic.
Set in a strict Puritan community in 17th-century Boston, The Scarlet Letter tells the story of Hester Prynne, a young woman publicly shamed for committing adultery. As punishment, she is forced to wear a scarlet "A" on her chest for the rest of her life and is ostracised by the unforgiving community. The novel follows Hester's solitary existence as she raises her illegitimate daughter, Pearl, while steadfastly refusing to name the child's father.

Don't miss this opportunity to gift this beautiful collection of classic novels for Mother's Day, for the Mother or daughter who loves collecting books!