The Ivy Wreath is a novel written by George T. Devereux and published in 1849. The story takes place in England during the late 18th century and follows the life of the protagonist, Ellen, who is from a wealthy family. Ellen's father dies and she is left in the care of her uncle who is a cruel and abusive man. Ellen falls in love with a young man named Charles, but her uncle disapproves of their relationship and forbids them from seeing each other...