A Reed Shaken With The Wind: A Love Story is a novel written by Emily Faithfull and published in 1873. The story is set in England and follows the lives of two young women, Edith and Ada, who are cousins and best friends. Edith is beautiful, intelligent, and wealthy, while Ada is plain and poor. Despite their differences, they share a deep bond and a love for each other.The novel explores the themes of love, friendship, and societal expectations. Edith falls in love with a man named Arthur, but their relationship is complicated by his social status and her family's disapproval. Ada, on the other hand, falls in love with a man named Robert, who is also poor and struggles to make ends meet.As the story unfolds, the characters navigate their relationships and the expectations of society. Edith and Ada face challenges and heartbreaks, but ultimately find happiness and fulfillment. The novel is a poignant portrayal of the complexities of love and friendship, and the pressures of society on women in the 19th century.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.