In his concluding remarks he stated that little remained to be added to the story ‘ and that little has been distinctly reflected into our minds.‘ He continued that he had summarised in his remarks all that what was ‘ known of her designs for the story which would have been completed in another chapter.‘ The final chapter was added by the editor of The Cornhill. Elizabeth Gaskell had died in August 1865 leaving Wives and Daughters unfinished. It was first first published in serial form in The Cornhill Magazine from August 1864 to January 1866. Today there are many editions of Wives and Daughters available. Elizabeth Gaskell is a superb storyteller and I loved this book. It’s only the second book of hers that I’ve read – the other book is Cranford, but I think Wives and Daughters is so much better. Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell was my Classics Club Spin book for March and April and I was rather daunted when I realised that the e-book version I had downloaded about six years ago has over 800 pages, but it’s really easy reading.
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