Green Ladies (1919)

Green Ladies is a novel written by W. Douglas Newton and published in 1919. The story revolves around the lives of three women, all of whom are connected to a wealthy businessman named Mr. Jardine. The first woman is his wife, who is unhappy in her marriage and finds solace in her garden. The second woman is his daughter, who is in love with a man her father disapproves of. The third woman is a mysterious figure who appears to have a hold over Mr. Jardine.As the story progresses, the lives of these three women become increasingly intertwined. They each have their own secrets and desires, and their relationships with Mr. Jardine become more complex. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the power dynamics between men and women.One of the most striking aspects of Green Ladies is its vivid descriptions of nature. The garden that Mrs. Jardine tends to is described in great detail, and the natural world is often used as a metaphor for the characters' emotional states. The book also contains elements of the supernatural, with the mysterious Green Lady serving as a kind of fairy tale figure.Overall, Green Ladies is a thought-provoking and atmospheric novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in early 20th century England.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.