Wives and Daughters Chapter 49 - Molly Gibson Finds a Champion

In which Lady Cumnor and her family settle into the familiar comforts of their ancestral home amidst an undercurrent of local gossip, particularly concerning the young Molly Gibson and Mr. Preston, whose interactions provoke speculation and concern. Lady Harriet, moved by friendship and curiosity, resolves to seek the truth behind the rumours and to uphold the reputation of her friend in the face of society’s idle whispers.