Tales of the Islanders Charlotte BrontÃ" Author

When Charlotteâ s brother Branwell was given a set of 12 toy soldiers, an entire new imaginary world opened before them. The Twelves, or Young Men, became a constant source of inspiration for the BrontÃ" children, spawning tales of swashbuckling adventure, darkest intrigue, doomed romance, and malevolent spirits. The four volumes of tales collected here make delightful reading, while offering a unique insight into BrontÃ" family life and Charlotteâ s development as a writer.