When Charlottes brother Branwell was given a set of 12 toy soldiers an entirenew imaginary world opened before them. The Twelves or Young Men became aconstant s... » 

When Charlottes brother Branwell was given a set of 12 toy soldiers an entirenew imaginary world opened before them. The Twelves or Young Men became aconstant source of inspiration for the Bronte children spawning tales ofswashbuckling adventure darkest intrigue doomed romance and malevolentspirits. The four volumes of tales collected here make delightful readingwhile offering a unique insight into Bronte family life and Charlottesdevelopment as a writer. «