Rees reexamines the story of the Bronte siblings with special focus on Branwell, the often neglected member of the tight-knit group. The tragic career of Branwell, in youth the most promising of them all, is reassessed. Rees details the Robinson scandal and the demanding Bronte family dynamics to see if they hold the answers to Branwell's descent into alcoholism, depression, and drug addiction while his sisters' literary careers flourished. Near fine with VG jacket in mylar. Robert Hale Limited. London. 1986. Hb, Dj. USED. $20.00