The Brookes Of Bridlemere (1872)

""The Brookes of Bridlemere"" is a novel written by George John Whyte Melville and published in 1872. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the lives of the Brooke family, who reside in the estate of Bridlemere. The patriarch of the family, Sir Harry Brooke, is a wealthy and respected landowner, but his children are beset by various personal and financial problems. The eldest son, Frank, is a gambler and womanizer who has squandered much of his inheritance. His younger brother, Hubert, is a talented artist who struggles to make a living from his work. The youngest daughter, Maud, is in love with a poor curate, but her father disapproves of the match. As the story unfolds, the Brooke family must navigate their various challenges and come to terms with their individual flaws and shortcomings. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a scheming social climber, a wealthy American heiress, and a dashing young soldier. ""The Brookes of Bridlemere"" is a classic Victorian novel that explores themes of love, family, and class. It is a richly detailed and engaging story that offers a vivid portrayal of life in nineteenth-century 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.