Heart and Home (1889)

Heart and Home is a novel written by Edward Webster and published in 1889. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the lives of two families, the Thorntons and the Maitlands. The Thorntons are a wealthy family who live in a grand estate while the Maitlands are a more modest family who live in a small cottage nearby. Despite their differences in social status, the two families are close friends and their lives become intertwined as they navigate love, loss, and family secrets. The novel explores themes such as class differences, family dynamics, and the power of love and forgiveness. The characters are well-developed and relatable, with each facing their own challenges and struggles. The story is written in a descriptive and engaging style, transporting the reader to the idyllic English countryside and immersing them in the lives of the characters. Overall, Heart and Home is a heartwarming and poignant novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the importance of home and family. It is a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by 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.