Both Sides Of The River: A Tale (1887)

By Cecilia Selby Lowndes

Book Overview

Both Sides of the River: A Tale is a novel written by Cecilia Selby Lowndes and originally published in 1887. The story follows the life of a young girl named Rachel, who is raised in a small village on the banks of a river. Rachel's life is marked by tragedy, including the death of her mother and the disappearance of her father, leaving her to be raised by her grandparents.As Rachel grows older, she becomes increasingly curious about the other side of the river, which is shrouded in mystery and legend. She is drawn to a wealthy family who live on the other side of the river, and soon becomes embroiled in their affairs. Along the way, Rachel must navigate the complexities of love, family, and class, and ultimately come to terms with the secrets of her own past.Both Sides of the River is a classic Victorian novel, filled with richly drawn characters, intricate plot twists, and vivid descriptions of rural life in 19th-century England. It explores themes of identity, family, and social class, while also offering a compelling mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120268273
• ISBN13: 9781120268273
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"