The Laurel Walk (1898)

The Laurel Walk is a novel written by Mary Louisa Molesworth and first published in 1898. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the lives of two sisters, Eileen and Joyce, who are orphaned and sent to live with their aunt and uncle. Eileen is the older, more responsible sister, while Joyce is impulsive and often gets into trouble. The two girls are very close and rely on each other for support.As they settle into their new home, Eileen and Joyce become friends with their cousins, the lively and mischievous Harry and the more reserved and studious Arthur. The four children spend their days exploring the countryside, playing games, and getting into all sorts of scrapes.However, as the years pass, the children begin to grow up and their lives take different paths. Eileen becomes engaged to a wealthy young man, while Joyce falls in love with Arthur. But their happiness is threatened by a family secret that has been kept hidden for many years.The Laurel Walk is a charming and engaging novel that explores themes of family, love, and loyalty. Molesworth’s vivid descriptions of the English countryside and her well-drawn characters make this a delightful read for anyone who enjoys classic literature.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.