Friends Till Death (1876) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781165329083 : 1165329085 : 10 Sep 2010 : Friends Till Death is a novel written by Hesba Stretton and published in 1876. The story follows the lives of two young women, Mary and Edith, who have been best friends since childhood. They come from very different backgrounds: Mary is the daughter of a wealthy businessman, while Edith's family is poor and struggling. Despite their differences, the girls remain close and loyal to each other.As they grow older, Mary becomes engaged to a wealthy young man named Arthur, while Edith falls in love with a poor but honest man named Tom. However, their happiness is short-lived when Tom is accused of a crime he did not commit and is sentenced to prison. Edith is devastated by the injustice and is forced to watch as her friend Mary marries Arthur and begins a life of luxury.Despite the distance between them, Mary and Edith remain friends and continue to support each other through their respective chal