Queen of the Rushes: A Tale of the Welsh Country (1906)

""Queen of the Rushes: A Tale of the Welsh Country"" is a novel written by Allen Raine and published in 1906. The story takes place in rural Wales and revolves around the life of a young woman named Nance, who becomes known as the ""Queen of the Rushes"" due to her skill at making rushes into mats and baskets. Nance is a strong-willed and independent character who faces many challenges and struggles throughout the story, including poverty, love, and betrayal. The novel explores themes of family, community, and the changing times in Wales during the late 19th century. Raine's vivid descriptions of the Welsh countryside and the characters' way of life bring the story to life, making it a timeless classic of Welsh 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.