In this powerful and deeply moving novel, author Edmond Holmes explores the theme of love and loss, following the tragic story of a young couple whose romance is cut short by illness and death. Drawing on his own experiences as a bereaved father, Holmes offers readers a poignant meditation on the nature of love, grief, and the fragile beauty of life itself.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.