Two Lilies: A Novel (1877)

By Julia Kavanagh

Book Overview

Two Lilies is a novel written by Julia Kavanagh and first published in 1877. The book tells the story of two sisters, Lily and Violet, who grew up in a wealthy family in France. Lily is beautiful and charming, while Violet is plain and unassuming. Despite their differences, the sisters are very close and love each other deeply.As they grow older, Lily becomes engaged to a wealthy man named Count de Verneuil, while Violet falls in love with a poor artist named Claude. The two couples navigate the complexities of their relationships, with Lily struggling to balance her love for her fianc����� with her desire for freedom and independence, and Violet facing the disapproval of her family for her unconventional choice of partner.The novel explores themes of love, family, societal expectations, and the struggle for personal fulfillment in a rigidly structured society. Kavanagh's vivid descriptions of the French countryside and the characters' inner lives make for a compelling read, and the book's exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of following one's heart still resonates 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: 1165163705
• ISBN13: 9781165163700
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 466 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"