A Family Affair

A Family Affair is a novel written by Hugh Conway and first published in 1886. The story follows the lives of two families, the Lennards and the Smiths, who are brought together by marriage. The Lennards are a wealthy and respected family, while the Smiths are a working-class family struggling to make ends meet. The novel explores the dynamics between the two families and the challenges they face as they try to come to terms with their differences.At the heart of the story is the relationship between Jack Lennard and Maud Smith. Jack is the son of the wealthy Lennard family, while Maud is the daughter of the struggling Smith family. Despite their differences, Jack and Maud fall in love and decide to get married. However, their families are opposed to the match, and they must overcome a number of obstacles to be together.The novel also explores themes of social class and the role of women in Victorian society. It delves into the lives of the women in both families and the challenges they face as they try to navigate a society that is dominated by men.Overall, A Family Affair is a compelling novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into Victorian society and the struggles of two families from different backgrounds. It is a story of love, family, and the power of perseverance in the face of adversity.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.