Publisher's Synopsis
Our Brothers and Sons is a novel written by Isabel Reaney and published in 1882. The story revolves around the lives of two brothers, Frank and Harry, and their father, Mr. Thornton. Frank is a successful businessman who is married to a woman named Edith, while Harry is a struggling artist who is engaged to a woman named Jessie. Mr. Thornton is a widower who is proud of his sons but struggles to connect with them.The novel explores the themes of family, love, and society in Victorian England. It delves into the challenges faced by both the wealthy and the struggling classes, and the impact of societal norms on individual lives. The characters are well-developed and their relationships are portrayed in a realistic and relatable manner.As the story progresses, Frank's business faces financial difficulties and Harry's art career takes off. Jessie becomes increasingly unhappy with Harry's lack of financial stability and begins to question their engagement. Edith, on the other hand, becomes increasingly dissatisfied with her marriage to Frank and begins to develop feelings for another man.The novel ultimately presents a message of the importance of family and the need for understanding and empathy in relationships. It is a poignant and thought-provoking work that provides insight into the social and cultural norms of Victorian England.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.
