The Wild Olive

The Wild Olive is a novel written by Basil King, an American-Canadian author, and published in 1910. The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young woman named Angela Channing, who is struggling to find her place in society. Angela is the daughter of a wealthy businessman, but her father's reputation is tarnished by scandal, and she is left to navigate the social world on her own.As Angela tries to find her place, she meets a man named David, who is also struggling to find his way in life. David is a talented artist, but he is haunted by his past and his own insecurities. Despite their differences, Angela and David form a deep connection and fall in love.However, their relationship is threatened by the social conventions of the time and the disapproval of Angela's family. Angela must decide whether to follow her heart or conform to society's expectations.The Wild Olive is a story of love, redemption, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. It explores themes of class, gender, and identity, and offers a glimpse into the social mores of the early 20th century. The book is a classic of American literature and has been praised for its vivid characters and engaging plot.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.