A Sister's Bye-Hours (1868)

A Sister's Bye-Hours is a novel written by Jean Ingelow in 1868. The story revolves around the life of two sisters, Grace and Marion, who are left alone in their home as their parents travel abroad. The book is divided into three parts, each representing a different stage in the sisters' lives. In the first part, the sisters are young and carefree, spending their days playing games and enjoying each other's company. However, as they grow older, they begin to experience the trials and tribulations of adulthood. The second part of the book focuses on Marion, who falls in love with a man named Frank. The two are deeply in love, but their relationship is complicated by Frank's past and his uncertain future. The final part of the book sees Grace taking center stage as she faces her own struggles. She falls in love with a man named Edward, but their relationship is threatened by a family secret that could tear them apart. Throughout the book, Ingelow explores themes of love, family, and the challenges of growing up. The novel is a poignant and emotional depiction of the bond between sisters and the difficulties that come with navigating the complexities of life.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.