The Laurel Bush: An Old-Fashioned Love Story is a novel written by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik and originally published in 1890. The story takes place in England and follows the lives of two young women, Laura and Sophia, who are best friends. Laura is beautiful and wealthy, while Sophia is plain and poor. Despite their differences, the two women are inseparable and share everything, including their dreams of finding true love.As the story unfolds, Laura falls in love with a charming but unreliable man named Charles, while Sophia falls for a kind and steady man named Tom. However, their relationships are tested when Charles proves to be unfaithful and Tom is forced to leave for America to make his fortune.The novel explores themes of love, friendship, loyalty, and perseverance in the face of adversity. It also provides a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of Victorian England, particularly for women.Overall, The Laurel Bush is a heartwarming and timeless love story that has stood the test of time and continues to captivate readers over a century after its initial publication.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.