""Mary and Frank: Or A Mother's Influence"" is a novel written by William MacIntosh and published in 1863. The story revolves around the lives of two siblings, Mary and Frank, and the influence their mother has on their upbringing. The novel is set in the mid-19th century and explores themes of family, love, and the power of maternal guidance. Mary is a kind and gentle girl who is deeply devoted to her mother, while Frank is more rebellious and headstrong...