Ursula Vivian: The Sister-Mother (1884)

Ursula Vivian: The Sister-Mother is a novel written by Annie S. Swan and published in 1884. The story revolves around the life and struggles of Ursula Vivian, a young woman who takes on the role of a mother to her younger siblings after the death of their parents. Ursula is forced to grow up quickly and take on adult responsibilities, including managing the family finances and caring for her siblings. Despite the challenges she faces, Ursula remains determined to provide a stable and loving home for her family. As Ursula navigates the difficulties of her new role, she begins to develop feelings for a kind and supportive neighbor named John, but fears that her responsibilities to her family may prevent her from pursuing a romantic relationship. Throughout the novel, Ursula's strength and resilience are tested, but she remains steadfast in her commitment to her family. The story ultimately explores themes of sacrifice, love, and the importance of family.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.