Publisher's Synopsis
Sweet-Brier is a novel written by Mary Elizabeth Wilson Sherwood and published in 1889. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Brier, who is orphaned at a young age and sent to live with her aunt and uncle in the countryside. Brier is a kind and gentle girl, but she struggles to fit in with her new family and their way of life. She finds solace in nature and in the company of the animals on the farm. As she grows older, Brier becomes more independent and determined to make a life for herself. She falls in love with a young man named Philip, but their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of her uncle. Brier must navigate the challenges of love, family, and societal expectations in order to find her place in the world. Sweet-Brier is a heartwarming tale of resilience, love, and the power of nature to heal the soul.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.
