Family Fortunes: A Domestic Story (1881)

By Edward Garret and Edward Garrett

Book Overview

Family Fortunes: A Domestic Story is a novel written by Edward Garrett, first published in 1881. The story revolves around the lives of the Fortunes, a middle-class family living in London during the Victorian era. The novel explores various themes such as family values, social status, love, and marriage.The main character of the novel is William Fortune, a successful businessman who is deeply committed to his family. William's wife, Mary, is a loving and supportive partner who manages the household and raises their children with care. The couple has four children - two boys and two girls - each with their own unique personalities and struggles.As the story progresses, the Fortunes face various challenges and obstacles, including financial difficulties, illness, and social pressures. The children grow up and experience their own romantic relationships, with some facing heartbreak and others finding happiness.Through the trials and tribulations of the Fortunes, the novel explores the importance of family and the sacrifices that parents make for their children. It also delves into the societal norms and expectations of the Victorian era, particularly with regards to marriage and social class.Overall, Family Fortunes: A Domestic Story is a heartwarming and insightful novel that offers a glimpse into Victorian family life and the struggles and joys that come with it.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120619572
• ISBN13: 9781120619570
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"