A Crown Of Thorns (1891)

A Crown of Thorns is a novel written by Flora Haines Loughead and published in 1891. The story is set in California during the late 1800s and follows the life of a young woman named Rosamond Vivian. Rosamond is the daughter of a wealthy rancher and is engaged to a man named Edward. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she meets a mysterious stranger named Paul who awakens her passions and causes her to question her loyalty to Edward.As Rosamond becomes increasingly drawn to Paul, she must navigate the complicated social expectations of her time and confront the harsh realities of life in the West. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption, as Rosamond struggles to find her place in a world that often seems cruel and unforgiving.A Crown of Thorns is a vivid portrayal of life in California during the late 1800s, with rich descriptions of the landscape and the people who inhabited it. Loughead's writing is both poetic and engaging, drawing readers into the story and keeping them invested in Rosamond's fate until the very end. Overall, this is a timeless tale of love and loss that is sure to resonate with readers of all ages.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.