Family Secrets (1843) Sarah Stickney Ellis Victorian Lit. HC Set POOR CONDITION

Fisher, Son, & Co. (St. Martin's-Le-Grand, London), 1843. Antiquarian hardcover 3-volume set of Family Secrets, or Hints to Those Who Would Make Home Happy by Sarah Stickney Ellis. Undated, circa 1843. Later edition in 3 volumes. Illustrated with black and white plates. Two hand-colored plates found. Sarah Stickney Ellis (1799–1872) was an English author known for her books on women's roles in society. She wrote extensively on the social duties and domestic habits of women, particularly those of the middle class, and is considered one of the most popular writers of Victorian conduct literature. Her best-known works include The Women of England, The Wives of England, The Mothers of England, and The Daughters of England. She was married to William Ellis, a missionary and author. Together they lived at the country house known as Rose Hill in Hoddesdon. POOR condition. Covers completely detached on all 3 volumes. Front and back material similarly detached. Page blocks intact. Pages bri