

Hesba Stretton's "Half Brothers" explores the intricate dynamics of family relationships in 19th-century England. This rediscovered gem of English fiction delves into the complexities of brotherhood and the tensions of sibling rivalry. Set against a historical backdrop, the...

Hesba Stretton's "Half Brothers" explores the intricate dynamics of family relationships in 19th-century England. This rediscovered gem of English fiction delves into the complexities of brotherhood and the tensions of sibling rivalry. Set against a historical backdrop, the...

Half brothers explores emotional fragility and the lasting impact of unresolved relationships through the lens of a young woman abandoned in a foreign land. The story opens with a vivid portrayal of isolation and rising dread as the protagonist awaits her absent partner, unsure...
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Hesba Stretton was the pen name of Sarah Smith (1832-1911), an English writer of children's and adult fiction. She was one of the most popular Evangelical writers of the 19th century whose moral tales and semi-religious stories, chiefly for the young, were printed in huge numbers...