Abbeychurch; Or Self-Control and Self-Conceit

The story revolves around the lives of two cousins Gerald and Gilbert Underwood who are raised like brothers in the tranquil setting of the fictional Abbeychurch. They are very close but as they grow older their personalities and temperaments begin to diverge. Gerald is depicted as a devout and self-controlled young man deeply committed to his Christian faith. On the other hand Gilbert is portrayed as more worldly and self-conceited with a tendency to be self-indulgent. The novel explores their different paths in life and how they grapple with issues of self-control and self-conceit. Abbeychurch is a story that delves into moral and religious themes and it reflects the author''s own strong Christian beliefs and values. Charlotte M. Yonge''s works were quite popular in the Victorian era and she is best known for her novels that promote moral and religious principles. This book like many of her other works explores the development of character and the moral choices individuals make in their lives.