Publisher's Synopsis
The Winning of Lucia: A Love Story is a novel written by Amelia Edith Barr and first published in 1915. The book tells the story of Lucia, a young woman who is forced to leave her home in Italy and move to America with her father. Despite the challenges of adapting to a new country and culture, Lucia finds love with a young man named Robert, who helps her navigate the unfamiliar territory. However, their relationship is tested when Lucia's father becomes ill and they are forced to make difficult decisions about their future. The novel explores themes of love, family, and the immigrant experience, and is a poignant portrayal of the struggles and triumphs of those who come to America in search of a better life. With its vivid descriptions of both Italy and America, The Winning of Lucia is a timeless story that continues to captivate readers today.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.
