Brotherly Love

At thirteen, Marten says he is nearly a man. His little brother agrees—“Marten tirteen”—but their mother still fears leaving them alone.

As the leaves turn brown, Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer must hurry to Portsmouth, leaving Marten and Reuben at home. Marten promises to manage his lessons, mind the doves, exercise Nero the dog, and care for his younger brother; he is certain his good intentions will be enough. But his mother warns that confidence can itself be a trap, and the first morning already finds Marten struggling to fit every duty into the day. Can he keep his promises—and learn what it takes to resist temptation when no one is there to guide him?

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