A Sister's Bye-Hours (1868)

A Sister's Bye-Hours is a novel written by Jean Ingelow and first published in 1868. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Rachel, who is the eldest of three sisters. Rachel is a kind and loving person who is always ready to help others. She spends her days taking care of her younger sisters and helping her father in his work as a carpenter. The novel is divided into three parts, each of which covers a different period in Rachel's life. In the first part, Rachel is a young girl who is just beginning to understand the world around her. She is fascinated by nature and spends much of her time exploring the countryside. She also begins to develop a close relationship with her sister Phoebe, who is her closest confidante.In the second part of the novel, Rachel has grown into a young woman and is beginning to experience the joys and sorrows of love. She falls in love with a young man named George, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that George is already engaged to another woman. Rachel struggles to come to terms with her feelings and ultimately decides to put her own happiness aside for the sake of George's happiness.The final part of the novel takes place several years later, when Rachel is a mature woman who has experienced many of life's ups and downs. She has become a successful writer and is well-respected in her community. However, she still carries the scars of her past and struggles to find peace and happiness in her life.Overall, A Sister's Bye-Hours is a touching and poignant novel that explores the themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of human relationships. It is a timeless story that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds.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.