Loving-Kindness

Loving-Kindness: Or The Ashdown Flower Show is a novel written by Sophia Russell and originally published in 1873. The story is set in the English countryside and revolves around the annual flower show in the small village of Ashdown. The protagonist, Miss Lavinia, is a kind and generous woman who is loved by all in the village. She is known for her acts of loving-kindness towards others, and her compassion and empathy towards those less fortunate than herself.As the flower show approaches, Miss Lavinia becomes involved in the preparations, helping to organize the various events and exhibits. Along the way, she meets a young girl named Lily, who has been orphaned and is struggling to make ends meet. Miss Lavinia takes the girl under her wing and helps her to find a new home and a better life.The novel explores themes of kindness, generosity, and community, as well as the importance of helping those in need. It also touches on issues of social class and inequality, as well as the challenges faced by women in Victorian society.Overall, Loving-Kindness: Or The Ashdown Flower Show is a heartwarming and uplifting novel that celebrates the power of kindness and compassion. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.