Publisher's Synopsis
""A Rose In June"" is a novel written by Margaret Oliphant, also known as Mrs. Oliphant, and published in 1874. The story takes place in Scotland and follows the life of a young woman named Rose. Rose is the daughter of a wealthy family and is known for her beauty, intelligence, and charm. She is engaged to a young man named Harry, who is also from a wealthy family.The novel explores the themes of love, family, and social class. Rose's family is obsessed with maintaining their social status and ensuring that Rose marries into a wealthy family. However, Rose is not content with living a life of luxury and yearns for something more meaningful.As the story progresses, Rose's engagement to Harry is threatened by the arrival of a mysterious stranger named Mr. Gowan. Mr. Gowan is a charming and intelligent man who quickly becomes a close friend of Rose's family. However, Rose soon discovers that Mr. Gowan has a dark past and is not what he seems.The novel also explores the relationships between Rose and her family members, particularly her mother and her sister. Rose's mother is overbearing and controlling, while her sister is jealous of Rose's beauty and popularity.Overall, ""A Rose In June"" is a captivating novel that delves into the complexities of family relationships and social class in 19th century Scotland. 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.
