Olive

Olive: A Novel is a classic work of fiction written by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik and first published in 1875. The novel tells the story of Olive Chancellor, a young woman who is passionate about women's rights and education. Olive is determined to make a difference in the world and becomes involved in the suffrage movement, where she meets a young man named Verena Tarrant. Verena is a charismatic speaker who inspires Olive and others with her ideas about women's liberation.As Olive becomes more involved in the suffrage movement, she begins to develop romantic feelings for Verena. However, Verena is also pursued by a wealthy man named Basil Ransom, who is opposed to the suffrage movement and sees Verena as a threat to traditional gender roles. Olive and Basil's rivalry over Verena leads to a dramatic and unexpected conclusion.Throughout the novel, Craik explores themes of gender, power, and social change. She portrays the suffrage movement as a vital force for women's empowerment, but also acknowledges the challenges and obstacles faced by women in their struggle for equality. Olive: A Novel is a nuanced and thought-provoking work of fiction that remains relevant to contemporary discussions about gender and social justice.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.