Good Wives (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161433364)

Good Wives is a novel by Louisa May Alcott, published in 1869. It is the sequel to her earlier novel, Little Women, and continues the story of the March sisters ������� Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy ������� as they navigate adulthood and the challenges that come with it. The novel is set in the mid-19th century and follows the sisters as they grow up, get married, and start families of their own. Meg marries John Brooke and has twins, Jo becomes a successful writer and falls in love with a German professor named Friedrich Bhaer, Beth becomes ill and eventually dies, and Amy marries Laurie, the March family's close friend. Throughout the novel, the sisters face various trials and tribulations, including financial struggles, illness, and the challenges of maintaining relationships. They also learn important lessons about love, family, and the importance of following one's dreams. Good Wives is a heartwarming and emotional story that explores the joys and hardships of growing up and starting a family. It has become a beloved classic of American literature and continues to inspire readers of all ages.Amy looked relieved, but naughty Jo took her at her word, for during the first call she sat with every limb gracefully composed, every fold correctly draped, calm as a summer sea, cool as a snowbank, and as silent as the sphinx. In vain Mrs. Chester alluded to her charming novel', and the Misses Chester introduced parties, picnics, the opera, and the fashions. Each and all were answered by a smile, a bow, and a demure ""Yes"" or ""No"" with the chill on.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.

Author: Louisa May Alcott
ISBN-10: 1161433368
ISBN-13: 9781161433364
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 246
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.42lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.63d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8.8
Point Value: 18
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 25053 / Good Wives