Modern Broods

Modern Broods is a novel by Charlotte M. Yonge that was first published in 1880. The book tells the story of the May family, a wealthy and influential family living in England during the Victorian era. The family is composed of several members, including the widowed mother, Lady May, her daughter, Grace, and her three sons, Herbert, Frank, and Reginald. The novel explores the dynamics of the May family and their relationships with each other and the people around them. It deals with themes such as love, marriage, family, and social class. The story follows the lives of the May family members as they navigate their way through the challenges and opportunities of their time. The book is written in a style that reflects the Victorian era, with a focus on the manners and customs of the time. It is a character-driven novel that provides a detailed portrayal of the lives and struggles of the May family. Overall, Modern Broods is a fascinating and engaging novel that provides a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy and influential families of Victorian England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the Victorian era.Something black was before the tossed boat! Yes, and light, not lightning. A human voice seemed to be on the blast. Hubert Delrio essayed to shout, but his voice was gone, or was blown away. He understood that a vessel must be above him. Would it finish all by running him down? He perceived that he was bidden to catch something. A rope! His benumbed hands and the heaving of the boat made him fail once, twice, and he was being swept away as at last he did grasp a rope, and was drawn, as it ground his hands, close to the dark wall that rose above, with lights visible.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.