Brought Home (1875)

Brought Home is a novel written by Sarah Smith and published in 1875. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Mary, who is brought up in a wealthy family in England. Mary's life takes a turn when she is sent to live with her aunt in a small village after her parents' death. In the village, Mary struggles to adjust to the simple way of life and the lack of luxuries she was used to. However, she soon learns to appreciate the beauty of the countryside and the kindness of the people she meets. As Mary grows up, she falls in love with a local farmer named Tom, who is kind and hardworking. However, their love is tested when Mary's wealthy relatives come to take her back to the city and arrange a marriage for her with a wealthy man. Mary must decide whether to follow her heart or obey her family's wishes. The novel explores themes of love, family, class, and the clash between city and country life. It offers a glimpse into Victorian England and the social norms of the time. Brought Home is a heartwarming story that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction and romance.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.