Lilies or Thistledown (1876)

Lilies Or Thistledown is a novel written by Julia A. Mathews and published in 1876. The story follows the life of a young woman named Edith, who is torn between two suitors: the wealthy and refined Mr. Carlton, and the rough and adventurous Mr. Grey. As she navigates the complexities of love and society, Edith must also confront the harsh realities of life in the late 19th century, including poverty, illness, and social inequality. With vivid descriptions of the natural world and richly drawn characters, Lilies Or Thistledown is a compelling portrait of a young woman's journey towards self-discovery and independence.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.