Heartsease V2: Or The Brother's Wife (1854)

Heartsease V2: Or The Brother's Wife is a novel written by Charlotte Mary Yonge and published in 1854. It is the second volume of the Heartsease trilogy and follows the story of the May family. The novel centers around the relationship between two sisters-in-law, Ethel and Gertrude May, and their respective husbands, Norman and Edward. Ethel is a kind and loving wife who is devoted to her husband Norman, a clergyman. Gertrude, on the other hand, is a selfish and manipulative woman who is determined to get what she wants, regardless of the consequences. She is married to Edward, a wealthy landowner who is also Norman's brother.As the story unfolds, Ethel and Gertrude's relationship becomes increasingly strained, with Gertrude constantly trying to undermine Ethel and win the affections of Norman. However, when Gertrude's true nature is revealed, it causes a rift between her and Edward, leading to a dramatic and unexpected turn of events.Throughout the novel, Yonge explores themes of family, love, loyalty, and morality, and highlights the importance of honesty and integrity in relationships. Heartsease V2: Or The Brother's Wife is a compelling and thought-provoking read that will keep readers engaged from beginning to end.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.