Publisher's Synopsis
Among The Thorns is a novel written by Mary Lowe Dickinson in 1880. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Edith, who is forced to confront the harsh realities of life after her father's sudden death. Edith's mother is unable to cope with the loss of her husband and falls into a deep depression, leaving Edith to take care of herself and her younger siblings.As Edith struggles to make ends meet, she is forced to take a job as a governess for a wealthy family. Despite the challenges she faces, Edith remains determined to provide for her family and make a better life for herself. Along the way, she meets a kind and compassionate young man named Arthur, who becomes a source of support and encouragement for her.However, Edith's newfound happiness is threatened when she discovers a dark secret about Arthur's past. As she navigates this new challenge, Edith must also confront her own fears and insecurities, and learn to trust in herself and her own abilities.Through Edith's journey, Dickinson explores themes of resilience, perseverance, and the power of love and friendship. Among The Thorns is a timeless tale of overcoming adversity and finding hope in the face of hardship.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.
