A Crown Of Thorns (1891)

A Crown of Thorns is a novel written by Flora Haines Loughead in 1891. The story revolves around a young woman named Ruth who lives in San Francisco during the late 1800s. Ruth is a talented artist who dreams of becoming a successful painter, but she struggles to make ends meet in a society that values men over women.As she navigates her way through the art world, Ruth falls in love with a wealthy businessman named Philip. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Philip is already engaged to another woman. Ruth must decide whether to pursue her dreams or to follow her heart.The novel also explores themes of gender inequality, social class, and the challenges faced by women in the late 19th century. Through Ruth's journey, the reader is given a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of women during this time period.Overall, A Crown of Thorns is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the lives of women in the late 1800s.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.