The Twin Laddies

The Twin Laddies: Or A Home In Mid-Lothian is a novel written by John Douglas in 1881. The story revolves around two twin brothers, Archie and Frank, who are separated at a young age due to their father's death. Archie is sent to live with his wealthy uncle in Edinburgh, while Frank is left to grow up in poverty with his mother in the countryside. As the twins grow up, their lives take very different paths. Archie becomes a successful businessman and marries into a wealthy family, while Frank struggles to make ends meet and falls in love with a local girl. However, fate brings the two brothers back together when Archie's wife dies and he is left to care for their young daughter. The novel explores themes of family, class, and the importance of home. It also provides a detailed portrayal of life in 19th century Scotland, with vivid descriptions of the countryside and bustling city of Edinburgh. Overall, The Twin Laddies: Or A Home In Mid-Lothian is a heartwarming tale of two brothers who find their way back to each other and discover the true meaning of family.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.