Diane of the Green Van

""Diane of the Green Van"" is a novel written by Leona Dalrymple. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the life of Diane Westfall, a young woman who lives in a small town in Michigan. Diane is the daughter of a wealthy businessman, but she is not content with the life that has been planned for her. She dreams of adventure and romance, and when a mysterious man named John Gilman arrives in town, she sees her chance to escape.John is a writer who is traveling around the country in his green van, seeking inspiration for his next novel. He is immediately drawn to Diane's beauty and spirit, and the two of them begin a passionate love affair. But their happiness is threatened by the disapproval of Diane's family and the secrets that John is keeping from her.As Diane and John struggle to overcome the obstacles in their path, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a group of gypsies, a wealthy socialite, and a young artist. Through it all, Diane remains determined to live life on her own terms and to follow her heart, even if it means defying convention and risking everything she has ever known.""Diane of the Green Van"" is a sweeping romance that explores themes of love, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness. With its vivid descriptions of small-town life and its unforgettable characters, this novel is a timeless classic that will captivate readers of all ages.1914. The novel begins: Spring was stealing lightly over the Connecticut hills, a shy, tender thing of delicate green winging its way with witch-rod over the wooded ridges and the sylvan paths of Diane Westfall�������s farm. And with the spring had come a great hammering by the sheepfold and the stables where a smiling horde of metropolitan workmen, sheltered by night in the rambling old farmhouse, built an ingenious house upon wheels and flirted with housemaids.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.