"A Brother to Dragons, and Other Old-Time Tales" by Amélie Rives is a selection of historical fiction stories from the late 1800s. The main story follows Anthony Butter, his wife Marian, and their relationship with Lady Margaret and Lord Robert in the 1580s. Imagine a world filled with family arguments, spooky ghost stories, and exciting romances, all mixed with funny and serious moments. Anthony talks about happenings involving his wife, Marian, and Lady Margaret, all caught up in a ghost story linked to the castle's past. Things get tense when Margaret and her brother, Lord Robert, have a big fight, leading him to leave home emotionally upset. Throughout the tale, the characters come alive through their conversations and actions, showing off the customs and social rules of the time. Get ready for a tale full of supernatural mysteries, personal conflicts, and the complicated feelings of love and loyalty.
A brother to dragons, and other old-time tales
By Amélie Rives
In a time of castles and ghosts, a gardener and his wife find themselves entangled in the lives of a noble sister and brother amid secrets, quarrels, and the echoes of old family legends.
Summary
About the AuthorPrincess Amélie Rives Troubetzkoy was an American author of novels, poetry, and plays. The Quick or the Dead? (1888), her first novel, which sold 300,000 copies, created more of a sensation than any of her later work. Her 1914 novel, World's End was reputed to be "the best seller in New York City". Described as a genius who was morbidly sensitive, she was a woman of moods and fancies, but in manner, as simple as a child.
Princess Amélie Rives Troubetzkoy was an American author of novels, poetry, and plays. The Quick or the Dead? (1888), her first novel, which sold 300,000 copies, created more of a sensation than any of her later work. Her 1914 novel, World's End was reputed to be "the best seller in New York City". Described as a genius who was morbidly sensitive, she was a woman of moods and fancies, but in manner, as simple as a child.
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