The Two Guardians

<p>This Victorian novel follows the lives of Marian and her cousin Caroline two orphaned girls raised under the strict guidance of their guardian Mrs. Lyddell. As Marian struggles to maintain her principles and sense of independence within a society bound by rigid expectations she faces challenges that test her loyalty faith and character. Yonge's narrative explores themes of duty morality and the trials of young womanhood offering a nuanced portrait of family life and societal constraints in the 19th century.</p><p><br></p>