Olive Mount (1885)

Olive Mount is a novel written by Annie S. Fenn and first published in 1885. The story follows the life of Olive, a young woman who lives with her mother and sister in a small village in England. Olive is intelligent, independent and has a passion for learning, but her family's financial situation prevents her from pursuing her dreams.Despite the challenges she faces, Olive remains determined to make something of herself and eventually finds work as a governess for a wealthy family. As she navigates the complexities of her new position, Olive also finds herself drawn to the family's handsome son, but their relationship is complicated by social class differences and the disapproval of his mother.Throughout the novel, Olive must navigate the expectations of society and her own desires, while also dealing with the challenges of family and financial struggles. Ultimately, Olive's determination and resilience lead her to a fulfilling life, but not without sacrifice and heartache.Fenn's writing is praised for its vivid descriptions of the English countryside and its portrayal of strong, independent female characters. Olive Mount is a timeless novel that explores themes of love, class, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment.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.