Tell Mamma (1874)

Tell Mamma is a novel written by Matilda Anne Mackarness and first published in 1874. The story follows the life of a young girl named Muriel, who is sent to live with her aunt and uncle after her mother's death. Muriel's aunt is a strict and overbearing woman who constantly criticizes her and makes her feel inadequate. Muriel's only solace is her uncle, who is kind and understanding. As Muriel grows up, she becomes increasingly aware of the social conventions and expectations placed upon young women in Victorian England. She is expected to marry well and become a dutiful wife and mother, but she longs for something more. When she meets a young man named Harry, she falls in love with him, but her aunt disapproves of the match. Muriel must navigate the complexities of love and societal expectations as she tries to find her place in the world. Along the way, she learns the importance of honesty and communication, and she discovers the true meaning of family. Tell Mamma is a poignant and insightful novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in Victorian England. Mackarness's writing is both engaging and thought-provoking, and her characters are complex and relatable. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature or women's history.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.