Publisher's Synopsis
Orange Lily is a novel written by Maria Crommelin and published in 1880. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Lily. Lily is a beautiful and intelligent girl who is orphaned at a young age and is forced to live with her cruel aunt and uncle. Despite the difficulties she faces, Lily remains optimistic and determined to make the best of her life.As the story progresses, Lily meets and falls in love with a young man named Arthur. However, their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of Lily's aunt and uncle, who have other plans for her. Lily must navigate the challenges of her family's expectations while also pursuing her own desires and dreams.The novel explores themes of love, family, and societal expectations, and provides a vivid portrayal of life in 19th century England. Crommelin's writing is engaging and descriptive, bringing the characters and setting to life in vivid detail. Overall, Orange Lily is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that will appeal to readers of historical fiction and romance.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.
