published 1884 by S.W. Partridge & Co., London; smaller hardbound; inscription inside front dated 1887 (pic); good condition with minor tanning and wear of pages, as expected with older books; boards good with minor wear/ageing (pics).
 
A Red Brick Cottage is a novel written by Lady Elizabeth Hope and published in 1884. The story is set in nineteenth-century England and revolves around the life of a young woman named Edith. Edith is the daughter of a wealthy merchant and has been raised in a life of luxury and privilege. However, she is not content with her life and longs for something more meaningful.One day, Edith meets a young man named Arthur who is studying to become a doctor. They fall in love and decide to get married. However, their happiness is short-lived as Arthur is called away to the front lines of the Boer War. Edith is left alone to face the challenges of life without her husband.As she struggles to make ends meet, Edith learns the value of hard work and determination. She takes on odd jobs and eventually starts her own business, a tea shop. Through her hard work and perseverance, Edith becomes a successful businesswoman.Meanwhile, Arthur is injured in the war and returns home to England. He is shocked to see the changes in Edith's life but is proud of her accomplishments. They are reunited and live happily ever after.A Red Brick Cottage is a heartwarming story of love, loss, and perseverance.