Publisher's Synopsis
Gathered Thistles Or A Story Of Two Households is a novel written by S. Elizabeth Sisson in 1897. The story revolves around two households, the Lloyds and the Merritts, who are neighbors in a small town. The Lloyds are a wealthy family with a proud and aristocratic heritage, while the Merritts are a hardworking, middle-class family. The novel explores the dynamics between the two families, as well as the relationships between their individual members. The plot centers around the love story between the Lloyds' daughter, Isabel, and the Merritts' son, John. Their love is tested by the social and economic differences between their families, as well as by the disapproval of Isabel's parents. The novel also delves into themes of class, gender roles, and societal expectations. It highlights the struggles of women in the late 19th century and their limited opportunities for education and career advancement. The novel also touches upon the issue of alcoholism and its impact on families.Overall, Gathered Thistles Or A Story Of Two Households is a compelling tale of love, family, and social class set in a small town in the late 19th century.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.
