The Two Violets (1884)

By Cecilia Selby Lowndes

Book Overview

The Two Violets is a novel written by Cecilia Selby Lowndes and published in 1884. The story revolves around two young women, both named Violet, who are born on the same day and in the same town. Despite their similarities, the two Violets are raised in very different circumstances. One is the daughter of a wealthy family and grows up in luxury, while the other is the daughter of a poor widow and struggles to make ends meet. As the two Violets grow up, their paths cross several times, and they form a close bond despite their different backgrounds. However, their friendship is tested when they both fall in love with the same man. The novel explores themes of class, love, and friendship, and offers a glimpse into Victorian society and the struggles faced by women of different social classes. Overall, The Two Violets is a compelling tale of two young women navigating their way through life and dealing with the challenges that come their way. It is a poignant reminder of the importance of friendship and the power of love in overcoming 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: 1167187008
• ISBN13: 9781167187001
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"