Under Quicken Boughs (1896)

By Nora Hopper

Book Overview

Under Quicken Boughs is a novel written by Nora Hopper and published in 1896. The story is set in the Irish countryside and revolves around the lives of two sisters, Eileen and Una, who live in a small cottage with their father. The sisters are very close and spend their days tending to the garden, cooking, and taking care of their father.The novel explores themes of love, family, and tradition. Eileen falls in love with a local farmer, but their relationship is complicated by their different social classes. Meanwhile, Una is courted by a wealthy landowner, but she struggles with her feelings for him and her loyalty to her sister.As the story unfolds, the sisters must navigate their own desires and the expectations of their community. They are torn between their love for each other and their desire for independence and happiness.Under Quicken Boughs is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of life in rural Ireland at the turn of the century. It is a poignant and moving story that will resonate with readers who appreciate richly drawn characters and vivid descriptions of the natural world.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: 1165772507
• ISBN13: 9781165772506
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"