""The Story of Valentine and His Brother"" is a novel by Margaret Oliphant, first published in 1875. The story follows the lives of two brothers, Valentine and John, who are orphaned at a young age and sent to live with their uncle. Valentine is the elder of the two and is portrayed as a sensitive and artistic soul, while John is more practical and business-minded.As the brothers grow up, they face a number of challenges and setbacks, including financial difficulties, romantic entanglements, and family conflicts. Despite these obstacles, they remain close and loyal to one another, supporting each other through thick and thin.The novel explores themes of family, love, loyalty, and the struggle between artistic and practical pursuits. It is told in a rich, descriptive prose style that captures the complexities and nuances of the characters' inner lives and relationships.Overall, ""The Story of Valentine and His Brother"" is a moving and thought-provoking tale that will resonate with readers who appreciate nuanced character development and exploration of complex themes.In Two Volumes.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.