A Crown of Thorns is a novel written by Flora Haines Loughead in 1891. The story revolves around a young woman named Ruth who lives in San Francisco during the late 1800s. Ruth is a talented artist who dreams of becoming a successful painter, but she struggles to make ends meet in a society that values men over women.As she navigates her way through the art world, Ruth falls in love with a wealthy businessman named Philip. However, their relationship...