The Living And The Dead (1829)

By Erskine Neale

Book Overview

The Living and the Dead is a novel written by British author Erskine Neale and originally published in 1829. Set in the early 19th century, the story follows the lives of two young women, Caroline and Louisa, who are cousins and best friends. Caroline is beautiful and wealthy, while Louisa is plain and poor. Despite their differences, the two girls are inseparable and share a deep bond.The novel explores themes of love, friendship, betrayal, and the class divide in England during this time period. Caroline falls in love with a young man named Edward, who is also the object of Louisa's affections. When Edward chooses Caroline over Louisa, their friendship is put to the test.As the story unfolds, secrets are revealed and tragedies occur, leading to a dramatic and emotional conclusion. The Living and the Dead is a compelling tale of love and loss, and the complex relationships that exist between friends and family.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: 116511853X
• ISBN13: 9781165118533
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"