A Guernsey Lily, Or How The Feud Was Healed (1880)

By Susan Coolidge

Book Overview

A Guernsey Lily, Or How The Feud Was Healed is a novel written by Susan Coolidge and first published in 1880. The story is set in the island of Guernsey, and revolves around the lives of two families, the Le Marchants and the De Carterets, who have been feuding for generations. The novel begins with the arrival of a new member of the De Carteret family, a young girl named Lily, who has been sent to live with her uncle and aunt in Guernsey. Lily is a sweet and kind-hearted girl who quickly befriends the Le Marchant family, much to the chagrin of her own family. As the story unfolds, Lily becomes a mediator between the two families, helping to heal the long-standing feud that has torn them apart. She brings the families together through her kindness and gentle nature, and ultimately helps them to see the folly of their feud. Throughout the novel, there are many twists and turns, including a love triangle between Lily and two young men from the feuding families. The novel ultimately ends with the families reconciled and Lily finding love and happiness. A Guernsey Lily, Or How The Feud Was Healed is a heartwarming tale of love, forgiveness, and the power of kindness to heal even the deepest wounds. It is a classic novel that has stood the test of time and continues to be enjoyed by readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165916878
• ISBN13: 9781165916870
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"