Torn Sails

Torn Sails: A Tale Of A Welsh Village is a novel written by Allen Raine and first published in 1898. The story is set in a small village in Wales and follows the lives of the villagers as they struggle to make ends meet in the face of poverty and hardship. The main character is a young woman named Gwenda who is determined to find a way to support herself and her family. She takes on various jobs, including working in a factory and as a maid, but her dreams of a better life are constantly thwarted by the challenges of living in a rural community. Along the way, Gwenda falls in love with a young man named Tom, but their relationship is also tested by the difficulties they face. The novel explores themes of love, family, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Through the characters and their struggles, the author paints a vivid picture of life in a Welsh village at the turn of the 20th century. Torn Sails 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.