Joanna H. Mathews’s Uncle Rutherford’s Nieces: A Story for Girls follows a group of young nieces who come to stay with their wealthy but strict bachelor uncle, and must find ways to soften his heart while navigating the rules and expectations of his household. The novel blends gentle comedy with moral lessons about kindness and patience.
Mathews was a popular author of morally instructive stories for young women, and this title shows her at her most engaging — the characters are warm and the situations genuinely amusing. Download the free EPUB and meet Uncle Rutherford’s lively nieces as they brighten up his grand household.