The dramatic trials of Mrs. Halliburton and the scandalous doings of the Dares made MRS. HALLIBURTON'S TROUBLES one of the best-selling novels of 1862 and added another triumph to Mrs. Henry Wood's long line of successes.

Mrs. Henry Wood's 'Mrs. Halliburton's Troubles' is a classic Victorian novel that tells the story of a strong and determined widow, Mrs. Halliburton, who supports her family through hard work and faith in God, despite the many challenges she faces. In contrast, her cousins, the Dares, lead a dissolute lifestyle and face scandal and disgrace. The novel spans three generations and is filled with didactic passages about faith, hard work, and the working class.