Heartsease Or Brother's Wife - Charlotte M. Yonge

Heartsease Or Brother's Wife is a novel written by Charlotte M. Yonge. The story revolves around the lives of two sisters, Etheldred and Margaret, who are raised by their aunt after the death of their parents. Etheldred, the elder sister, falls in love with her cousin, Felix, but he is already engaged to Margaret. Margaret, however, is in love with another man, Edward, who is in turn in love with Etheldred. The novel explores themes of love, family, duty, and societal expectations. It also delves into the complexities of relationships, particularly those between siblings and cousins. The characters face various challenges and obstacles as they navigate their feelings and relationships, and must make difficult decisions that will ultimately shape their lives. Yonge's writing style is characterized by her attention to detail and her ability to create vivid and complex characters. The novel is set in the Victorian era, and Yonge provides a detailed portrayal of the social norms and expectations of the time. Overall, Heartsease Or Brother's Wife is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of love and relationships in a society bound by strict social norms.Were they to leave the country? This was still under consideration. The next fortnight made some difference in Theodora's wishes respecting Brogden Cottage. Violet becoming less timid, ventured to show that she took interest in poor people; and Theodora was pleased by finding her able to teach at school, and to remember the names of the children.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781419123085