Novels about 19th - century women in America with a grandfather figure.
There is also 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Although it is more about slavery, the female characters are influenced by the family and social structure of 19th - century America. The idea of family heritage, which could include the influence of a grandfather - like figure in a broader sense, is present. The female characters, such as Eliza, show the strength and struggles of women during that time within the complex framework of American society.
Another example might be 'The House of the Seven Gables' by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The story has elements that touch on the experiences of women in that era. While not as central, family figures like the grandfather have an impact on the family's legacy which in turn affects the female characters. It shows how the past actions of the family, often involving male predecessors like the grandfather, influence the present situations of the women in the family.
One such novel could be 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott. Although it mainly focuses on the four March sisters, their father is away at war and their grandfather plays a role in the family's history and values. It gives a great insight into the lives of 19th - century American women in terms of family, society, and personal growth.
