The Affectionate Brothers V1: A Tale (1816)

By Barbara Hofland

Book Overview

The Affectionate Brothers V1: A Tale is a novel written by Barbara Hofland in 1816. The story revolves around two brothers, Edward and Henry, who are very close to each other. They are the sons of a wealthy merchant and have everything they could ask for in life. However, their happy lives are disrupted when their father dies and they are left to fend for themselves. Edward, the elder brother, takes on the responsibility of managing their father's business and becomes very successful. Henry, on the other hand, becomes a soldier and is sent to fight in India. While he is away, Edward falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Charlotte. When Henry returns from India, he is shocked to find that his brother has fallen in love with Charlotte. He is even more surprised when he realizes that he also has feelings for her. The brothers are torn between their love for each other and their love for Charlotte. The novel explores themes of brotherly love, jealousy, and loyalty. It also delves into the complexities of relationships and how they can be tested when faced with difficult situations. The Affectionate Brothers V1: A Tale is a heartwarming story that will appeal to readers of all ages.In Two Volumes.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: 1104477130
• ISBN13: 9781104477134
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"