Oranges And Lemons (1919)

By Mary C. E. Wemyss

Book Overview

""Oranges and Lemons"" is a novel written by Mary C. E. Wemyss and first published in 1919. The story follows the life of a young girl named Polly who is born into a poor family in London's East End at the turn of the 20th century. Despite her difficult circumstances, Polly is determined to make a better life for herself and her family. She finds work as a maid in a wealthy household and begins to climb the social ladder, but her ambitions are complicated by her love for a young man who is also struggling to make his way in the world. As Polly navigates the challenges of class and romance, she learns valuable lessons about the nature of love, sacrifice, and the importance of staying true to oneself. ""Oranges and Lemons"" is a heartwarming and inspiring tale of perseverance and hope 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: 1166992969
• ISBN13: 9781166992965
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"