The Professor's Sister

The Professor's Sister: A Romance is a novel written by Julian Hawthorne and first published in 1888. The story revolves around the lives of two siblings, Professor Herbert Lathrop and his sister, Rose. Rose is a beautiful and intelligent woman who falls in love with a young man named James Drummond, who is also a student of her brother's. The two begin a secret romance, but their happiness is threatened by the disapproval of Herbert, who believes that James is not good enough for his sister.As the story progresses, Rose and James must navigate the challenges of their forbidden love while also dealing with the manipulative and jealous actions of Herbert. The novel is a classic example of Victorian-era romance, with themes of love, duty, and societal expectations.Throughout the book, Hawthorne explores the complexities of familial relationships, particularly the bond between siblings. He also delves into the idea of class and social status, as Rose and James come from different backgrounds and face obstacles because of it.Overall, The Professor's Sister: A Romance is a captivating tale of love and sacrifice that offers a glimpse into the social norms and values of 19th-century society.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.