The Sisters (1823)

The Sisters is a novel written by Lydia Wakeman and originally published in 1823. The story revolves around two sisters, Emily and Louisa, who are raised in a wealthy family but have very different personalities. Emily is reserved and intellectual, while Louisa is outgoing and sociable. As they grow older, they both fall in love with the same man, Henry, who is also their cousin. However, Henry only has eyes for Emily, which causes tension and jealousy between the sisters. The novel explores themes of love, family relationships, and the consequences of societal expectations.Throughout the story, the sisters face various challenges and obstacles, including financial difficulties and the disapproval of their parents. They must navigate their way through these challenges while also trying to maintain their relationship with each other.The Sisters is a classic novel of the 19th century that provides insight into the social norms and expectations of the time. It is a timeless tale of love and family that still resonates with readers today.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.