Red-Headed Gill (1903)

By Rye Owen

Book Overview

Red-Headed Gill is a novel written by Rye Owen and first published in 1903. The story revolves around the titular character, a young girl named Gillian, who is known for her striking red hair. Gillian is a spirited and independent young woman who lives in a small village in the English countryside. Despite her fiery personality, she is well-liked by her community and has a close relationship with her family.The novel follows Gillian as she navigates various challenges and adventures, including a romantic entanglement with a local artist named Jack. Along the way, she must also contend with the disapproval of her conservative neighbors and the expectations placed upon her as a young woman in turn-of-the-century England.At its core, Red-Headed Gill is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, love, and personal growth. Through Gillian's journey, readers are invited to reflect on the complexities of adolescence and the ways in which societal norms and expectations can shape our lives. With its vivid descriptions of rural life and engaging characters, this classic novel continues to be a beloved work of English literature.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: 1164925709
• ISBN13: 9781164925705
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"