Why read The Mother of the Brontës?

Book cover of The Mother of the Brontës: When Maria Met Patrick

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At long last, the untold story of the mysterious Mrs Bronte.

They were from different lands, different classes, different worlds almost.

The chances of Cornish gentlewoman Maria Branwell even meeting the poor Irish curate Patrick Bronte in Regency England, let alone falling passionately in love, were remote.

Yet Maria and…

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Joanne Major

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So much has been written about the Brontë sisters, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne but, what of their mother, Maria? In this fascinating book, Maria (and her husband, Patrick) are brought to the forefront of the Brontë story. We learn about Maria’s early life in Cornwall, her move to Yorkshire, her ambition as a writer, and the influence she had on her incredible daughters. We begin to understand Maria’s daughters better by getting to know Maria herself.

From Joanne's list on The best non-fiction books about the untold, or little-known lives of women throughout history.