Publisher's Synopsis
""The Fir And The Palm"" is a novel written by Olive Mary Briggs and published in 1910. The story revolves around the life of a young English girl named Marjorie who is brought up in India by her wealthy father. Marjorie's mother dies when she is young, and her father remarries a woman who is not fond of Marjorie. When Marjorie turns 18, she is sent back to England to live with her aunt and uncle. In England, Marjorie meets and falls in love with a young man named Brian. However, their love is not accepted by Marjorie's aunt and uncle, who want her to marry a wealthy man. Marjorie is torn between her love for Brian and her duty to her family. Meanwhile, Marjorie's father dies, and she inherits a large fortune. This brings a new set of challenges for her, as she is pursued by many suitors who are only interested in her wealth. Marjorie must navigate through these challenges and decide what is truly important in her life. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and societal expectations. It also provides a glimpse into the colonial era of India and the cultural differences between India and England. Overall, ""The Fir And The Palm"" is a captivating story of a young woman's journey to find her true identity and happiness.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.
