Publisher's Synopsis
Friend Olivia is a novel written by Amelia E. Barr, first published in 1889. The story revolves around the life of Olivia Latham, a young woman who has grown up in a wealthy family in New York City. Olivia is a kind and generous person who is loved by everyone around her. She is engaged to be married to a wealthy man, but she is not sure if she truly loves him.As the story progresses, Olivia's life takes a turn when she meets a young artist named Paul Leicester. Paul is a struggling artist who is trying to make a name for himself in the art world. Olivia is immediately drawn to Paul's talent and his passion for his work. The two become friends, and Olivia begins to see the world in a different light through Paul's eyes.However, Olivia's engagement to her wealthy fianc����� creates a conflict in her heart. She must choose between the security and comfort that her fianc����� can provide, or the passion and creativity that Paul brings to her life. As the story unfolds, Olivia must navigate her way through these conflicting emotions and decide what is truly important to her.Friend Olivia is a timeless tale of love, friendship, and self-discovery. It explores themes of social class, artistic expression, and the struggle to find one's true identity. With its engaging characters and vivid descriptions of life in late 19th century New York City, this novel is a must-read for anyone who loves classic literature.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.
