Both Sides of the River: A Tale is a novel written by Cecilia Selby Lowndes in 1887. The story is set in the English countryside and revolves around the lives of two families living on opposite sides of a river. The families are the Hargreaves and the Wilmots, who have been feuding for generations. The Hargreaves are wealthy landowners, while the Wilmots are farmers struggling to make ends meet.The plot follows the lives of the two families and how their lives become intertwined through a series of events. The story is told from the perspective of two young people, Ruth Hargreaves and Jack Wilmot, who fall in love despite their families' feud. The novel explores themes of love, family, class, and the impact of past conflicts on future generations.As the story progresses, the families are forced to confront their past and work towards reconciliation. Both Sides of the River: A Tale is a heartwarming story of love and forgiveness that highlights the importance of overcoming differences and working towards a common goal. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.
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