Publisher's Synopsis
The Lily of Mossdale is a historical novel written by James Routledge and published in 1861. The story is set in 1832, a year of political reform in England, and revolves around the lives of the inhabitants of a small village called Mossdale. The protagonist of the story is a young woman named Lily, who is known for her beauty and kind heart. Lily's life is turned upside down when she falls in love with a young man named William, who is from a wealthy family and is opposed to the political reforms of the time. As Lily struggles to reconcile her love for William with her own beliefs and the changing political landscape, she becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and betrayal that threatens to destroy her and those she loves. The novel is a powerful reflection of the social and political tensions of the time and is a vivid portrayal of life in a small English village during a period of great change.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.
