Black Eyed Susan's Boys (1876)

Black Eyed Susan's Boys is a novel written by Jerrold Blanchard in 1876. It is a story of a young girl named Susan, who lives in the countryside with her family. Susan is a cheerful and lively girl who loves to play with her brothers and sisters. One day, her brothers decide to leave home and join the army. Susan is heartbroken and misses them terribly. She writes letters to them, but they never reply.Years later, Susan grows up to be a beautiful young woman. She falls in love with a soldier named Jack, who is one of her brothers' friends. Jack is also in love with Susan, but he is afraid to tell her because he thinks she still loves her brothers. Susan, on the other hand, is afraid to tell Jack that she loves him because she thinks he will leave her like her brothers did.The story takes a dramatic turn when Susan's brothers return home from the army. They are not the same boys who left home years ago. They are now hardened soldiers who have seen the horrors of war. They are also jealous of Jack, who they see as a rival for Susan's affection. The brothers plot to get rid of Jack and force Susan to marry someone else.Black Eyed Susan's Boys is a story of love, betrayal, and family loyalty. It is a classic novel that captures the essence of life in the countryside during the 19th century. The novel is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction and romance.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.