Love Among The Ruins (1904)

Love Among The Ruins is a novel written by Warwick Deeping and published in 1904. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young woman named Hester Gresley. Hester is the daughter of a wealthy industrialist and is living a comfortable life in the English countryside.However, Hester's life takes a dramatic turn when she falls in love with a young artist named Ralph Dacre. Ralph is from a poor background and is struggling to make a living as an artist. Despite the social and economic differences between them, Hester and Ralph fall deeply in love and begin a passionate affair.Their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of Hester's father, who sees Ralph as an unsuitable match for his daughter. Hester must choose between her love for Ralph and her loyalty to her family.Love Among The Ruins is a poignant and romantic novel that explores the themes of love, class, and family. The novel is set against the backdrop of a changing society, as England moves from the Victorian era to the modern age. The novel is beautifully written and captures the spirit of the times. It is a timeless story of love and sacrifice that will 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.