The Wife's Trials: A Tale is a novel written by Emma Jane Worboise in 1865. The story revolves around the life of a woman named Agnes, who marries a man named Charles. Agnes is a devoted wife and mother, who tries her best to keep her family happy and content. However, she soon realizes that her husband is not the man she thought he was. Charles is an abusive and neglectful husband, who spends most of his time drinking and gambling. Agnes tries to...