Friends Till Death (1876)

Friends Till Death is a novel written by Hesba Stretton and published in 1876. The story revolves around the lives of two young girls, named Rachel and Alice, who are the best of friends. They grow up together, sharing their joys and sorrows, and promising to be friends till death.As they reach adulthood, Rachel marries a wealthy man, while Alice marries a poor but honest man. Rachel becomes proud and arrogant, while Alice remains humble and kind. Rachel's husband dies, leaving her with a large fortune, but she becomes unhappy and dissatisfied with life.Alice, on the other hand, is content with her simple life, despite the hardships she faces. She remains loyal to Rachel, even when Rachel treats her badly. When Rachel falls ill and is on the verge of death, Alice rushes to her side and takes care of her, proving that their friendship is indeed till death.The book explores themes of friendship, loyalty, humility, and the dangers of pride and materialism. It is a heartwarming story that teaches valuable lessons about the importance of true friendship and the virtues of humility and kindness.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.