The Three Brothers; Complete is a historical novel by Mrs. Oliphant, first published in 1870. It follows the lives of the Renton brothers—Ben, Laurie, and Frank—as they navigate the challenges posed by their father's unexpected will, which limits their inheritance and forces them to forge their own identities. The story explores themes of duty, ambition, and personal agency against the backdrop of their privileged upbringing. The brothers' journeys are marked by familial tension and romantic entanglements, particularly involving the painter Mrs. Severn and Laurie.
