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The Water Lily is a novel written by Harriet Myrtle and published in 1854. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Lily, who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her aunt and uncle. Lily is a beautiful and intelligent girl, but she is also headstrong and impulsive, which often leads her into trouble.As she grows up, Lily falls in love with a young man named Edward, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Edward is already engaged to another woman. Despite this, Lily and Edward continue to see each other in secret, and their love for each other grows stronger.However, their happiness is short-lived when Edward's fianc��e discovers their affair and breaks off their engagement. Lily is devastated and decides to leave her hometown and start a new life elsewhere.The rest of the novel follows Lily's journey as she travels across the country, facing various challenges and obstacles along the way. She eventually settles in a new town and finds work as a governess for a wealthy family. Here, she meets a kind and gentle man named John, and they fall in love.However, Lily's past catches up with her when Edward comes to town, seeking her forgiveness and hoping to rekindle their relationship. Lily is torn between her love for John and her feelings for Edward, and she must make a difficult decision about her future.The Water Lily is a romantic and emotional novel that explores themes of love, loss, and forgiveness. It is a timeless story that continues to captivate 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.