Publisher's Synopsis
Instead of the Thorn is a novel written by Clara Louise Burnham and published in 1916. The story revolves around a young woman named Elizabeth, who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her strict and religious aunt. Despite her aunt's efforts to keep her sheltered and obedient, Elizabeth yearns for adventure and freedom. When she meets a charming young man named David, Elizabeth falls deeply in love and begins to question the strict religious beliefs she was raised with. David is not a religious man, and Elizabeth's aunt disapproves of their relationship, causing tension and conflict in Elizabeth's life. As Elizabeth struggles to reconcile her love for David with her upbringing, she also faces personal challenges and tragedies that test her faith and resilience. Through it all, Elizabeth learns to trust her own instincts and find her own path in life. Instead of the Thorn is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, faith, and personal growth. Burnham's writing is rich and evocative, transporting the reader to a bygone era and immersing them in Elizabeth's 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.
