The Foe In The Household (1871)

By Caroline Chesebro

Book Overview

The Foe In The Household is a novel written by Caroline Chesebro' and published in 1871. The story revolves around the lives of two sisters, Mary and Edith, who are brought up in a wealthy household. Mary is the elder sister and is portrayed as the perfect daughter, while Edith is the younger one and is often neglected by their parents. As they grow up, Mary falls in love with a man named Clarence, but their relationship is opposed by their parents due to Clarence's lack of wealth and social status. Meanwhile, Edith becomes increasingly jealous of Mary's perfect life and begins to plot against her. The novel explores themes of jealousy, sibling rivalry, and the consequences of neglecting children. It also delves into the societal norms and expectations of the time, particularly in regards to marriage and class. Overall, The Foe In The Household is a gripping tale of family drama and the destructive power of envy.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: 1167184378
• ISBN13: 9781167184376
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"