The Elder Brother (1836)

by Louisa Mary Bacon Barwell

Book Overview

The Elder Brother is a novel written by Louisa Mary Bacon Barwell and published in 1836. The story is set in England during the early 19th century and follows the lives of two brothers, Arthur and Edward. Arthur is the elder brother and heir to the family estate, while Edward is the younger, less favored brother. The novel explores themes of sibling rivalry, inheritance, and the struggle for power and control within a family.The story begins with Arthur inheriting the family estate and becoming the master of his own destiny. He quickly becomes obsessed with maintaining his position of power and control, and begins to mistreat his younger brother Edward. Edward, who is kind and gentle, is constantly overshadowed by his brother's domineering personality and struggles to find his own place in the world.As the story progresses, the brothers become embroiled in a bitter dispute over the family estate, and their relationship becomes increasingly strained. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a scheming cousin, a conniving lawyer, and a beautiful young woman who captures both brothers' hearts.Ultimately, The Elder Brother is a tale of family, love, and the struggle for power and control. It is a timeless story that explores the complexities of human relationships and the impact that our actions can have on those around us.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: 116566318X
• ISBN13: 9781165663187
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"