"The Horse Dealer's Daughter" by D.H. Lawrence

A brief description of the characters:

Mabel Pervin
Sullen-looking, 27, used to be talked round to and at, ran the house, not many female friends, persistent, proud, loving-daughter, bold, impulsive

Dr. Jack Fergusson
In his 20’s, Doctor, idolizes a more common life, selfless, apprehensively impulsive,  impulsively romantic

Joe Pervin
33, eldest Pervin child, broad, handsome, restless, planner, no time for nonsense, holds his place in the world

Fred Henry Pervin
2^nd eldest Pervin child, erect clean limbed, controlling, well tempered air of mastery

Malcolm Pervin
Youngest, 22, spriteful, eager