Orange Lily (1880)

Orange Lily is a novel written by Maria Crommelin, first published in 1880. The story is set in 19th century England and revolves around the life of a young woman named Lily, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Lily is beautiful, intelligent, and well-educated, but she is also headstrong and impulsive.The novel follows Lily's journey as she navigates the complexities of love, marriage, and societal expectations. She falls in love with a young man named Frank, but their relationship is complicated by class differences and the disapproval of Lily's parents. Lily is torn between her love for Frank and her duty to her family.As the story unfolds, Lily faces a series of challenges and setbacks, including the death of her father and the loss of her family's fortune. She must learn to navigate these difficulties while maintaining her independence and staying true to herself.Orange Lily is a classic Victorian novel that explores themes of love, class, and gender roles. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in 19th century England and provides a compelling portrait of a strong and independent young woman.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.