Charlotte M. Yonge's 'The Young Step-Mother; Or, A Chronicle of Mistakes' is a rich tapestry of domestic life and moral complexity, woven with the keen insight and descriptive clarity that characterises her work. Situated within the literary context of 19th-century English fiction, Yonge's narrative is both a poignant exploration of familial roles and a deft critique of societal expectations. Pres...