Willow Brook (1885)

Willow Brook is a novel written by Susan Warner and published in 1885. It tells the story of two sisters, Hester and Margaret, who live in the small village of Willow Brook. Hester is the elder sister and takes care of Margaret, who is younger and more delicate. The two sisters are very close and depend on each other for support.The novel explores the themes of family, love, and duty. Hester and Margaret come from a wealthy family and are expected to marry well. However, Hester falls in love with a poor artist named Philip, while Margaret is courted by a wealthy but unpleasant man named Mr. Brand. The sisters must navigate their feelings and the expectations of their family and society.As the story unfolds, Hester and Philip face many challenges, including disapproval from Hester's family and financial difficulties. Meanwhile, Margaret struggles with her feelings for Mr. Brand and the pressure to make a good marriage.Willow Brook is a heartwarming novel that explores the complexities of family relationships and the power of love. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.