The Single Star (1918)

The Single Star is a novel written by Francis Durham Grierson and published in 1918. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Muriel, who is an aspiring actress. She lives in London and dreams of making it big in the theater industry. However, her dreams are shattered when she falls in love with an unscrupulous man who takes advantage of her naivety and leaves her pregnant and alone.Muriel's struggles are further compounded by the outbreak of World War I, which forces her to leave London and move to the countryside. There, she meets a kind-hearted farmer named Tom, who helps her through her difficult times. Despite their differences in social status, Muriel and Tom fall in love and get married.The novel explores themes of love, loss, and redemption. It also provides a vivid depiction of life in England during the early 20th century, including the impact of war on ordinary people's lives. The Single Star is a poignant and moving story that captures the essence of human emotion and resilience.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.