My Son's Wife (1895)

My Son's Wife is a novel by Rose Porter, first published in 1895. The book tells the story of a young woman named Edith who marries the son of a wealthy family. Edith is initially welcomed into the family, but soon discovers that her husband's mother and sister are jealous of her and do not approve of the marriage. As time goes on, Edith becomes increasingly isolated and unhappy, and begins to suspect that her husband is having an affair. The novel explores themes of jealousy, betrayal, and the difficulties of navigating family relationships. It also offers a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of upper-class society in the late 19th century. Overall, My Son's Wife is a compelling and thought-provoking read that delves into the complexities of family dynamics and the challenges of marriage.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.