The Red Brick House (1855)

The Red Brick House is a novel written by Theodora Elizabeth Lynch and published in 1855. The story is set in rural England and follows the lives of two families, the Dales and the Murrays, who are neighbors and friends. The main character, Mary Dale, is a young woman who lives with her parents and siblings in a red brick house, which is the focal point of the story.As the novel progresses, Mary falls in love with a wealthy young man named Arthur Murray, despite her parents' objections. The two families become embroiled in a feud, and Mary's father forbids her from seeing Arthur. Despite this, Mary and Arthur continue to meet in secret, and their love grows stronger.The novel explores themes of love, family, class, and society. It also touches on the issues of gender roles and the constraints placed on women during the Victorian era. The Red Brick House is a poignant and engaging story that captures the spirit of the time and provides insight into the lives of the people who lived during this period.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.