Publisher's Synopsis
The Princes of Peele is a novel written by William Westall and published in 1892. The story is set in the small town of Peele, located in the north of England, and follows the lives of two brothers, Charles and George, who are the heirs to the local estate. The brothers have very different personalities, with Charles being a responsible and serious young man, while George is carefree and reckless.As the story unfolds, the brothers become embroiled in a complex web of family secrets and scandals, including a long-standing feud with a neighboring family, the Heskeths. Matters are further complicated when Charles falls in love with Hesketh's daughter, Mary, and George becomes involved with a mysterious woman named Felicity.The novel explores themes of family loyalty, love, and betrayal, as well as the social and economic realities of life in a small English town during the late 19th century. With its vivid descriptions of the countryside and the town of Peele, as well as its well-drawn characters and intricate plot, The Princes of Peele is a compelling and engaging read for lovers of historical fiction.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.
