Under The Limes (1874)

Under The Limes is a novel written by Eleanor A. Towle and originally published in 1874. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the lives of two families - the Rutherfords and the Maitlands. The Rutherfords are a wealthy family who live in a grand estate, while the Maitlands are a more modest family who live in a nearby village. The two families are brought together when the Rutherfords invite the Maitlands to a party under the limes, a group of lime trees on their estate. As the story unfolds, we see the relationships between the characters develop and change. There is a love triangle between the Rutherford brothers and a Maitland sister, and tensions rise as secrets are revealed and misunderstandings occur. Meanwhile, the Rutherfords are faced with financial difficulties and must find a way to save their estate.Under The Limes is a classic Victorian novel that explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations. It offers a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy elite and the struggles of those from more humble backgrounds. The novel is written in a traditional style, with detailed descriptions of the setting and characters, and is sure to appeal to fans of classic literature.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.