The Brookes of Bridlemere is a novel written by George John Whyte Melville and published in 1872. The book is set in England and revolves around the lives of the Brooke family who reside in the estate of Bridlemere. The patriarch of the family, Sir Harry Brooke, is a wealthy landowner who is highly respected in the community. His daughter, Lady Ursula, is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is courted by many suitors. The story follows the...