Heartsease; Or, the Brother's Wife
1854
Heartsease; Or, the Brother's Wife is a novel by Charlotte M. Yonge, first published in 1854. The story follows Theodora Martindale as she navigates the complexities of family loyalty and romantic entanglements after her brother Arthur's hasty marriage. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century England, the novel delves into themes of societal expectations and the impact of class on personal relationships. Yonge's work is notable for its exploration of the upper-class social life and the challenges faced by women in that era.
