Daughters of the vicar

The book revolves mainly around the story of the two eldest daughters of Mr Lindley, who is a vicar. Mr Lindley and his family are very poor but they are a proud family and Mr Lindley is proud of his occupation as a vicar.


Mary is Mr Lindley's oldest daughter and tries to resolve the family's property by marrying a clergyman, Mr Massy, who has enough money to support her and her family.