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This series by Marion Chesney, who also writes under the pseudonym M.C. Beaton, follows the lives of the Elliot sisters as they navigate the complexities of inheritance and societal expectations in 19th century England. Each sister has a distinct personality and faces unique challenges, making for a delightful and engaging read.
Nancy Mitford
The Pursuit of Love and Love in a Cold Climate
Fans of 'The Daughters of Mannerling' will appreciate the wit and humor in Nancy Mitford's novels 'The Pursuit of Love' and 'Love in a Cold Climate'. These books follow the lives of the Radlett family, a eccentric aristocratic family in 1930s England, as they navigate love, politics, and society.
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The Parasites
If you enjoyed the complex relationships between the characters in 'The Daughters of Mannerling', you'll love 'The Parasites' by Daphne du Maurier. This novel follows the lives of three siblings, who, after being abandoned by their parents, must navigate the world on their own, relying on their wits and cunning to survive.
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The Buccaneers
If you enjoyed the themes of love, marriage, and social class in 'The Daughters of Mannerling', you'll love 'The Buccaneers' by Edith Wharton. This novel follows the lives of five American heiresses as they sail to England in search of titled husbands, and the challenges they face as they navigate the complexities of English society.
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The House in Paris
If you enjoyed the themes of love, loss, and family secrets in 'The Daughters of Mannerling', you'll love 'The House in Paris' by Elizabeth Bowen. This novel tells the story of two children who are sent to stay in a house in Paris, and the secrets and lies that are revealed as they get to know the inhabitants of the house.
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The Master of Ballantrae
If you enjoyed the historical setting and the focus on the aristocracy in 'The Daughters of Mannerling', you'll love 'The Master of Ballantrae' by Robert Louis Stevenson. This novel tells the story of two brothers, one of whom is a Jacobite exile, and the challenges they face as they navigate the political and social upheavals of 18th century Scotland.
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The Moonstone
If you enjoyed the mystery and intrigue in 'The Daughters of Mannerling', you'll love 'The Moonstone' by Wilkie Collins. This novel is considered one of the first detective stories in the English language, and tells the story of a valuable diamond that is stolen, and the efforts of the characters to uncover the thief.
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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
If you enjoyed the themes of love, marriage, and social class in 'The Daughters of Mannerling', you'll love 'The Tenant of Wildfell Hall' by Anne Brontë. This novel tells the story of a young woman who flees her abusive husband and takes refuge in a remote farmhouse, where she must confront the challenges of living on her own and supporting herself.
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