Love and Life: An Old Story in Eighteenth Century Costume

"Love and Life: An Old Story in Eighteenth Century Costume" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a story that unfolds in early 19th-century England, mirroring the classic myth of Psyche and Cupid through the lives of the Delavie sisters. It all begins with Major Delavie, a retired officer, eagerly awaiting his daughters' return, immediately immersing us in their 18th-century world of societal customs. Within the heart of everything we see the sisters Aurelia, Harriet, and Betty, these girls discover the highs and lows of love, the pressure to conform, and the weight of family responsibilities. Aunt Betty is the oldest sister, and becomes their rock while battling her own needs as a woman in society. Expect family love, teasing, and romance blooming around the youngest daughter, Aurelia as the novel’s central explores love and sacrifice.