Olney And The Lace Makers (1864)

Olney and the Lace Makers is a historical fiction novel written by Elizabeth Wilson and published in 1864. The story is set in the early 19th century in the town of Olney, England, which was known for its lace-making industry. The novel follows the life of a young girl named Mary, who grows up in poverty and becomes a lace maker to support her family.Mary's life takes a turn when she meets a wealthy woman named Lady Harriet, who takes an interest in her and offers to help her improve her skills as a lace maker. Lady Harriet also introduces Mary to her son, William, who becomes a close friend and confidant.As Mary's skills improve, she becomes more successful in her work and is able to provide for her family. However, she also faces challenges and obstacles, including jealousy from other lace makers and pressure to conform to societal expectations.Throughout the novel, the reader is given a glimpse into the lives of lace makers and the difficulties they faced in a time when women's work was undervalued and underpaid. The novel also explores themes of friendship, love, and social class.Overall, Olney and the Lace Makers is a compelling and insightful novel that provides a window into the world of lace making in 19th century England.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.