The Village Lily (1874)

By R. Washbourne

Book Overview

The Village Lily is a novel written by R. Washbourne and published in 1874. The story is set in a small English village and follows the life of Lily, a young woman who is the daughter of a poor farmer. Despite her humble beginnings, Lily is beautiful, intelligent, and kind-hearted. She catches the eye of the local squire, Sir Arthur, who falls in love with her and asks her to marry him. However, Lily is already in love with another man, a handsome and hardworking farmer named Tom.As Lily struggles to choose between her heart and her duty to her family, she faces many challenges and obstacles. Her father is opposed to her marrying Tom, as he believes that Tom is not wealthy enough to provide for her. Meanwhile, Sir Arthur becomes increasingly jealous and vindictive, determined to win Lily's heart at any cost.Throughout the novel, Washbourne explores themes of love, duty, and social class. He paints a vivid picture of rural life in Victorian England, with its traditions, customs, and prejudices. The characters are well-drawn and engaging, with Lily emerging as a strong and independent heroine who refuses to be swayed by the expectations of others.Overall, The Village Lily is a charming and heartwarming novel that will appeal to fans of classic literature and historical fiction. It is a timeless tale of love and sacrifice, and a tribute to the resilience and courage of ordinary people 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: 116565007X
• ISBN13: 9781165650071
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"