Misses Mallett

Misses Mallett

by E. H. Young

In a small town where life is governed by tradition and social conventions, the arrival of Francis Sales, an eligible bachelor, disrupts the quiet existence of the four Misses Mallett. As the three sisters fall in love with him, their rivalry threatens to tear their family apart. This witty and insightful social satire explores the complexities of love, marriage, and class differences in a changing society.

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