The Brookes Of Bridlemere (1872)

""The Brookes of Bridlemere"" is a novel written by George John Whyte-Melville and published in 1872. The story takes place in the English countryside and follows the lives of the Brookes family, who own the estate of Bridlemere. The patriarch of the family, Sir Harry Brooke, is a wealthy and respected landowner who has three sons: George, Frank, and Harry. The novel explores the relationships between the family members, including their love interests and personal struggles. The story begins with the arrival of a new neighbor, Mr. Meredith, who is a wealthy and successful businessman. He becomes enamored with the Brookes' youngest daughter, Ethel, and begins to court her. However, Ethel is already engaged to her childhood friend, Frank, who is struggling with his own personal demons. As the story progresses, the family faces various challenges, including financial difficulties and personal tragedies. The eldest son, George, becomes embroiled in a scandal and is forced to leave the country. Meanwhile, Frank's mental health deteriorates, and he is sent to a sanatorium. Throughout the novel, the reader is introduced to a cast of colorful characters, including the Brookes' loyal servants and the local villagers. The story explores themes of love, loyalty, and the complexities of family relationships. Overall, ""The Brookes of Bridlemere"" is a classic Victorian novel that provides a glimpse into the lives of the English aristocracy during the 19th century.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.