In the Valley in the Valley

In The Valley is a novel written by Harold Frederic, first published in 1890. The story is set in a small town in upstate New York during the mid-19th century. The novel follows the lives of two families, the Westovers and the Moreaus, who are divided by social class and wealth. The Westovers are a wealthy family who own a large estate and are respected members of the community, while the Moreaus are a poor family who work as laborers in the Westover's fields.The novel explores themes of social class, love, and the struggle for power and control. The story centers around the relationship between Marcia Westover, the daughter of the wealthy Westover family, and Guy Haines, a young man who comes from a poor background. Despite their different social standings, Marcia and Guy fall in love and begin a secret relationship. However, their romance is threatened by the disapproval of Marcia's family, who believe that Guy is not good enough for their daughter.As the story unfolds, the tensions between the two families escalate, leading to a tragic and unexpected ending. Through the characters of Marcia and Guy, the novel explores the complexities of love and the societal pressures that can prevent individuals from being together.In The Valley is a well-crafted novel that provides a vivid portrayal of life in rural America during the 19th century. The novel's themes and characters are still relevant today, making it a timeless classic.Through the door I could see her among the bushes, her lithe form bending in the quest of blossoms. Were it midsummer, I thought, and the garden filled with the whole season's wealth of flowers, it could hold nothing more beautiful than she. Perhaps there was some shadow of my moody fit, the evening after the dinner at the Hall, remaining to sadden my thoughts of parting from her. I cannot tell. I only know that they were indeed sad thoughts.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.