Sweet Alyssum (1911)

Sweet Alyssum is a novel written by Charles Major and published in 1911. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Alyssum Shaw, who is born into a wealthy family in the early 1900s. Alyssum is a free-spirited and independent young woman, who is determined to live life on her own terms. She is passionate about music and dreams of becoming a famous singer.However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she falls in love with a man who is not from her social class. Despite the objections of her family, Alyssum decides to follow her heart and marry him. The couple moves to New York City, where they face numerous challenges and obstacles as they try to build a life together.As the story unfolds, Alyssum's determination and resilience are put to the test as she faces betrayal, heartbreak, and tragedy. Through it all, she remains true to herself and her dreams, never losing sight of what is truly important in life.Sweet Alyssum is a powerful and emotional story that explores themes of love, class, and the pursuit of happiness. Charles Major's vivid descriptions and compelling characters make this novel 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.