An elder brother

"An Elder Brother" by Eglanton Thorne is a story set in the late 1800's, centered on Michael Betts, a lonely bookseller whose quiet existence is shaken up when a young girl named Margery seeks a book for her and her brother. This encounter forces Michael to confront his reclusive life, his strained relationship with his own brother, and heavy questions about morality. As Margery's father falls ill, Michael is compelled to grapple with his emotional burdens and the implications of his solitary ways, leading him to question his own values and sense of right and wrong.