The Valley Of The Great Shadow (1900)

By Annie E. Holdsworth

Book Overview

The Valley of the Great Shadow is a novel by Annie E. Holdsworth, originally published in 1900. The story follows the life of a young woman named Ruth who lives in a small village in England. Ruth is engaged to be married to a man named John, but their plans are disrupted when John is called away to fight in the Boer War in South Africa.As Ruth waits for John's return, she becomes involved in the lives of the people in her village, including a group of women who are struggling to make ends meet. Ruth also becomes friends with a young girl named Nellie, whose father is an abusive alcoholic. Through her experiences, Ruth learns about the hardships and struggles of those around her, and she begins to question her own beliefs and values.The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and social justice, and it offers a vivid portrayal of life in rural England at the turn of the 20th century. Holdsworth's writing is characterized by its attention to detail and its sensitivity to the emotional lives of her characters. The Valley of the Great Shadow is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with 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: 1437344267
• ISBN13: 9781437344264
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"