The story revolves around a widowed clergyman and his family, particularly focusing on his youngest daughter, Emma. Raised by a wealthy aunt, Emma is more educated and refined than her sisters. However, her life is disrupted when she must return home due to her aunt's ill-fated second marriage. Back in her father's household, she grapples with the contrasting behaviors of her two sisters, who are actively pursuing husbands in a crude and reckless manner, highlighting themes of class differences and familial dynamics.
The story revolves around a widowed clergyman and his family, particularly focusing on his youngest daughter, Emma. Raised by a wealthy aunt, Emma is more educated and refined than her sisters. However, her life is disrupted when she must return home due to her aunt's ill-fated second marriage. Back in her father's household, she grapples with the contrasting behaviors of her two sisters, who are actively pursuing husbands in a crude and reckless manner, highlighting themes of class differences and familial dynamics.
