Publisher's Synopsis
Yellow Butterflies is a novel written by Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews. The story follows the life of a young girl named Elizabeth, who is raised by her wealthy and overbearing grandmother in the late 1800s. Elizabeth longs for independence and freedom, but her grandmother's strict rules and expectations prevent her from pursuing her dreams.As Elizabeth grows older, she falls in love with a young man named John, who shares her passion for nature and the outdoors. However, their relationship is threatened by Elizabeth's grandmother, who disapproves of John's lower social status and lack of wealth.Despite the obstacles in their way, Elizabeth and John continue to pursue their love for each other and their shared love for nature. They spend their days exploring the countryside, observing the beauty of the natural world and the delicate yellow butterflies that flutter around them.As Elizabeth's grandmother's health begins to decline, Elizabeth must make a difficult decision about her future. Will she continue to live under her grandmother's strict rules and expectations, or will she break free and pursue her own dreams and desires?Yellow Butterflies is a poignant and beautifully written novel about love, nature, and the struggle for independence and freedom. Andrews' vivid descriptions of the natural world and the delicate relationship between Elizabeth and John make this a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romance.1922. Shipman (Mrs. William Shankland Andrews), is the American author of The Counsel Assigned and The Perfect Tribute. A story about the dedication of a soldier to the tomb of the Unknown soldier after WWI. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
