Mrs. Grote: A Sketch is a biographical work written by Elizabeth Eastlake and published in 1880. The book is a portrait of Harriet Grote, the wife of George Grote, a prominent historian and politician of the 19th century. The author, Elizabeth Eastlake, was a close friend of the Grotes and was well acquainted with their family and social circles. The book provides a detailed account of Mrs. Grote's life, including her childhood, education, marriage,...