The Marbeau Cousins

The Marbeau Cousins is a novel written by Harry Stillwell Edwards. The book tells the story of two cousins, Eugene and Laurence Marbeau, who grew up together in the rural South during the 19th century. Eugene is the son of a wealthy plantation owner, while Laurence comes from a less privileged background. Despite their differences, the two boys form a close bond and remain close throughout their lives.As they grow older, Eugene and Laurence both fall in love with the same woman, a beautiful and intelligent young woman named Evelyn. The love triangle that develops between the three characters forms the central conflict of the novel, as they struggle to navigate their feelings for each other and the societal expectations of their time.Throughout the novel, Edwards explores themes of love, loyalty, and class struggle, as well as the complexities of relationships between family members and friends. The Marbeau Cousins is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of Southern aristocracy during a tumultuous period in American history.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.