The Village Lily is a novel written by R. Washbourne and published in 1874. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Lily, who lives in a small village in England. Lily is the daughter of a poor farmer and dreams of a better life. She is intelligent, beautiful and talented, and her singing voice attracts the attention of a wealthy landowner named Sir John. Sir John offers to train Lily as a singer and take her to London to perform on stage. However, Lily's father is against the idea and wants her to marry a local farmer. Lily must choose between following her dreams or obeying her father's wishes. Along the way, she faces many challenges and meets a variety of characters, including a handsome young man named Harry, who she falls in love with. The Village Lily is a classic tale of love, ambition, and the struggle between tradition and modernity. It provides a vivid portrayal of life in rural England during the 19th century and explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the pursuit of happiness.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.