Publisher's Synopsis
The Lovers of the Woods is a novel written by William Henry Boardman and published in 1901. The story takes place in the early 19th century and follows the lives of two young lovers, Paul and Marie, who live in a small village in the woods. Paul is a woodcutter and Marie is the daughter of the village doctor. They fall in love and dream of a future together.However, their happiness is threatened by the arrival of a wealthy landowner, who wants to clear the forest and build a mansion. This leads to a conflict between the villagers and the landowner, with Paul and Marie caught in the middle. As tensions rise, the lovers must decide whether to fight for their home and their love or to give in to the demands of the landowner.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle between tradition and progress. Boardman's vivid descriptions of the forest and the village bring the setting to life, while the characters are complex and relatable. The Lovers of the Woods is a timeless tale of love and sacrifice that will resonate with readers of all ages.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.
