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""The Brothers: A Tale of the Fronde"" is a historical novel written by Henry William Herbert. The story is set in France during the 17th century, a time of political and social upheaval known as the Fronde. The novel follows the lives of two brothers, Gaston and Raoul de Beaulieu, who find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. Gaston, the elder brother, is a staunch supporter of the monarchy and fights for the royalist cause. Raoul, on the other hand, is a passionate advocate for the people and joins the rebellion against the crown. As the Fronde intensifies, the brothers find themselves torn between their loyalty to their respective causes and their love for each other. The novel is a tale of family, loyalty, and the struggle for power in a time of great change. It is a gripping historical fiction that offers a vivid portrayal of the Fronde and the people who fought in it.The east grew pale, the morning broke brightly, and, like a harbinger of happy tidings, the great sun heaved his rim above the horizon, shooting his slant rays over field and forest, which glittered, in their frosty garb, as if they had been sprinkled with diamonds. It was a season and a scene to cheer the most despondent, and to wake reflection in the most worldly mind. At this instant, however-- although their influence was not without its effect in still further dispelling the gloom which had a little while before so completely veiled my mental horizon.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.