The Kingsley family has been estranged for many, many years. Two of the five boys, Samuel and Sylvester, have not spoken for decades; the same can be said of George and William. The two sisters, Clara and Isabel, are not far behind. It seems the only ones everyone gets along with is the main character, Stephen, and his housekeeper, Mrs. Griggs. Stephen writes all of his siblings, inviting them to bring their families and spend Christmas with him -- he has a very large house. They probably all come because Mrs. Griggs ...
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The Kingsley family has been estranged for many, many years. Two of the five boys, Samuel and Sylvester, have not spoken for decades; the same can be said of George and William. The two sisters, Clara and Isabel, are not far behind. It seems the only ones everyone gets along with is the main character, Stephen, and his housekeeper, Mrs. Griggs. Stephen writes all of his siblings, inviting them to bring their families and spend Christmas with him -- he has a very large house. They probably all come because Mrs. Griggs inserts her own letter along with her employer's. It is only when a near tragedy occurs that the family comes to understand how trivial their feuds with each other actually are. Included in this Illustrated Edition of the 1912 version of "Brotherly House" is the single original illustrations, rejuvenated, and 10 additional, relevant illustrations that are unique to this edition of the book. Grace S. Richmond (n
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Very good. Beige paper boards with green cloth backstrip and a small illustration and gilt title on FC. The book has light, general wear and aging. Light soiling or toning. VG-. as the only date; Color Frontispiece No DJ; 100% of this purchase will support literacy programs through a nonprofit organization!
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