Publisher's Synopsis
The Violet by Julia Magruder is a novel set in the American South during the late 19th century. The story follows the life of a young woman named Violet, who is the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner. Violet is beautiful, intelligent, and kind-hearted, but she is also headstrong and fiercely independent.As the novel begins, Violet is engaged to a young man named Philip, who is also from a wealthy family. However, Violet is not sure if she truly loves Philip, and she is hesitant to commit to a life with him. Instead, she is drawn to a young doctor named Dr. John, who is new to the area and has a reputation for being unconventional.As Violet navigates her feelings for both Philip and Dr. John, she also becomes embroiled in a family drama involving her father and his business dealings. Along the way, she learns important lessons about love, loyalty, and the true meaning of family.The Violet is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of the American South during a tumultuous time in its history. With its richly drawn characters and vivid descriptions of the landscape and culture, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction or Southern literature.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.
