Publisher's Synopsis
""The Story of the Gravelys: A Tale for Girls"" is a novel written by Marshall Saunders and published in 1903. The story revolves around the Gravely family, a wealthy and respected family in their community. The family consists of Mr. and Mrs. Gravely and their three daughters, Rose, Lily, and Violet. The novel follows the three sisters as they navigate their way through various challenges and experiences, including love, loss, and family secrets. Rose is the eldest daughter and is described as being intelligent and responsible. She falls in love with a young man named Arthur, but their relationship is threatened by a family secret that could ruin their chances of being together. Lily, the middle daughter, is portrayed as being more carefree and impulsive. She has a talent for music and dreams of becoming a famous singer. However, her dreams are put on hold when she falls ill and is forced to confront her mortality. Violet, the youngest daughter, is still a child at the beginning of the novel but grows into a strong and independent young woman. Throughout the novel, the Gravelys face various challenges and setbacks, but ultimately, they come out stronger and more united as a family. The book is aimed at a young female audience and explores themes of family, love, and perseverance. It is a heartwarming story that showcases the importance of family and the power of love to overcome even the toughest of obstacles.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.