Publisher's Synopsis
Bouquet is a novel written by William Bayley and originally published in 1883. The story follows the life of a young woman named Edith, who grows up in a small village in England. Edith is a beautiful and intelligent girl, but her family is poor and she is forced to work as a servant in a wealthy household.Despite her difficult circumstances, Edith remains hopeful and dreams of a better life. She falls in love with a young man named Tom, who shares her aspirations for a brighter future. However, their love is threatened by the social and economic barriers that separate them.As Edith struggles to overcome these obstacles, she is drawn into a complex web of relationships and secrets. She discovers that the people around her are not always what they seem, and that even the most well-intentioned actions can have unintended consequences.Bouquet is a richly detailed portrait of life in Victorian England, exploring themes of class, love, and the pursuit of happiness. It is a timeless story 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.