That Lass O' Lowrie's (1896)

That Lass O' Lowrie's is a novel written by Frances Hodgson Burnett and published in 1896. The story is set in the town of Lowrie, a coal-mining community in Lancashire, England, during the mid-19th century. The protagonist of the novel is a young girl named Gatty, who is the daughter of a coal miner. Gatty is a spirited and intelligent girl who dreams of a better life for herself and her family. She is determined to rise above her circumstances and become a lady. Gatty's life takes a turn when she meets Sir Philip Tempest, a wealthy landowner who is visiting Lowrie. Sir Philip is immediately drawn to Gatty's intelligence and beauty, and he begins to take an interest in her. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Sir Philip is engaged to another woman. As Gatty and Sir Philip's relationship develops, Gatty must navigate the complexities of class and social status. She must also contend with the disapproval of her father and the other residents of Lowrie, who view her relationship with Sir Philip as scandalous. That Lass O' Lowrie's is a novel about love, class, and social mobility. It explores the challenges faced by those who seek to rise above their circumstances and the barriers that exist between different social classes. The novel also offers a vivid portrayal of life in a coal-mining community during the Victorian era, with its harsh working conditions and stark social hierarchies. Overall, That Lass O' Lowrie's is a moving and thought-provoking novel 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.