A Red Brick Cottage (1884)

A Red Brick Cottage is a novel written by Lady Elizabeth Hope and first published in 1884. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the lives of two sisters, Mary and Ruth, who live in a small red brick cottage. Mary is a practical and hardworking young woman who takes care of the household and her younger sister Ruth, who is more dreamy and romantic. The novel explores the themes of family, love, and class in Victorian England. Mary falls in love with a wealthy landowner, Mr. Barton, but their relationship is complicated by their different social statuses. Meanwhile, Ruth falls for a local artist, Mr. Lindsay, who is also from a lower class than her own. As the story unfolds, the sisters face challenges and obstacles that test their strength and resilience. They must navigate the complexities of love and class, and ultimately, make difficult decisions about their futures. A Red Brick Cottage is a classic Victorian novel that offers a glimpse into the social norms and values of the time. It is a timeless tale of love, family, and the pursuit of happiness, and remains a beloved work of literature to this day.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.