The Two Sisters (1884)

The Two Sisters (1884)

L. T. Meade / LTMeade

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104405359
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The Two Sisters is a novel written by L. T. Meade and published in 1884. The story revolves around two sisters, Rosamund and Edith, who are orphaned and left in the care of their uncle, Sir John Temple. Sir John is a wealthy and influential man, but he is also cold and distant towards the girls. Rosamund is the elder sister and is described as beautiful, kind, and intelligent, while Edith is younger and more timid.As the story progresses, Rosamund falls in love with a young man named Cyril, who is the son of Sir John’s business partner. However, Sir John disapproves of the match and forbids Rosamund from seeing Cyril. Edith, meanwhile, becomes increasingly unhappy and withdrawn, and it is revealed that she has a secret that she is too afraid to share with anyone.The plot thickens when a mysterious woman named Mrs. Mervyn arrives on the scene, claiming to be a long-lost relative of the girls. Sir John is suspicious of her motives and tries to uncover the truth about her past. Meanwhile, Rosamund and Cyril continue to see each other in secret, but their happiness is threatened by Sir John’s disapproval.As the story reaches its climax, the secrets of Mrs. Mervyn’s past are revealed, and Edith finally finds the courage to share her own secret. The novel ends with a happy resolution for all the characters, as Rosamund and Cyril are allowed to marry, and Edith is able to move past her fears and find happiness of her own.Overall, The Two Sisters is a classic Victorian novel that explores themes of family, love, and the importance of honesty and communication. It is a timeless tale that still resonates 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.

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