Leila: Or The Island In England And At Home (1877)

By Ann Fraser-Tytler

Book Overview

Leila: Or The Island In England And At Home is a novel written by Ann Fraser-Tytler in 1877. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Leila who is raised on a tropical island by her father, a wealthy plantation owner. Leila's idyllic life is turned upside down when her father dies and she is sent to live with her aunt in England. Leila struggles to adjust to her new life in England, where she is met with a chilly reception from her aunt and cousins. Despite her difficulties, Leila remains determined to make the best of her situation and prove herself to her family. Along the way, she makes new friends and falls in love with a young man named Ralph.As the story unfolds, Leila must navigate the challenges of her new life while also dealing with the secrets and scandals that threaten to tear her family apart. Through it all, she remains steadfast and determined, determined to carve out a place for herself in the world and find true happiness.Leila: Or The Island In England And At Home is a heartwarming and engaging novel that explores themes of family, love, and resilience. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction and coming-of-age stories.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: 1120635608
• ISBN13: 9781120635600
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"