Lilies And Shamrocks (1883)

By Caroline W. Ashby

Book Overview

Lilies and Shamrocks is a novel written by Caroline W. Ashby and published in 1883. The story is set in Victorian England and follows the lives of two young women, Lily and Kathleen, who come from different backgrounds but become close friends. Lily is a wealthy heiress who is forced into a loveless marriage by her father, while Kathleen is a poor Irish immigrant who works as a maid. The two women navigate their way through society, facing challenges and obstacles along the way. Lily struggles to find happiness in her marriage, while Kathleen faces discrimination and prejudice due to her Irish heritage. The novel explores themes of love, friendship, social class, and cultural identity. It is a poignant and insightful portrayal of life in Victorian England, and a testament to the strength and resilience of women in the face of adversity.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: 1166569799
• ISBN13: 9781166569792
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"