The Virginians

Set in the mid-eighteenth century, The Virginians follows the fortunes of two young brothers from Virginia as they make their way in England and beyond. Harry, impulsive and warm-hearted, is drawn into the glitter of London society, while George, the reserved elder twin, long believed lost in the French war, returns to claim his place. Their adventures in love, inheritance, and honor unfold against a richly drawn backdrop of colonial America, fashionable London, and the battlefields of Europe.

William Makepeace Thackeray, one of the great Victorian novelists, brings his characteristic wit and sympathy to this panoramic tale. Readers who enjoy historical fiction, family sagas, and sharp social observation will find much to savor in this lesser-known but rewarding work.

This edition contains the complete text of The Virginians, a new introduction, a character guide, a summary, themes, a glossary, and discussion questions for readers and book clubs.