Olive V1 is a novel written by Dinah Maria Craik. The book tells the story of Olive Rothesay, a young woman who grows up in a wealthy family and is raised by her father. Olive is a talented artist and has a passion for painting. However, she faces many challenges in her life, including the death of her father and her mother's remarriage to a man who disapproves of Olive's artistic pursuits.As Olive grows older, she falls in love with a young man named Roland Lansdale. However, their relationship is complicated by Roland's social status and the disapproval of his family. Olive must navigate the challenges of love and societal expectations while pursuing her passion for art.Throughout the novel, Olive faces many obstacles and struggles to find her place in the world. She must confront the limitations placed on women in Victorian society and fight for her independence and artistic freedom. The book is a compelling portrait of a young woman's journey towards self-discovery and empowerment.Overall, Olive V1 is a beautifully written and engaging novel that explores themes of love, art, and social expectations. It offers a vivid depiction of Victorian society and the challenges faced by women during this time period.She was very small in stature and proportions--quite a little fairy. Her cheek had the soft peachy hue of girlhood; nay, of very childhood. You would never have thought her a mother. She lay back, half-buried in the great arm-chair; and then, suddenly springing up from amidst the cloud of white muslins and laces that enveloped her, she showed her young, blithe face.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.