Project Gutenberg 2004-07-08 Public domain in the USA. 96 Barbour, Ralph Henry 1870 1944 Barbour, R. H. (Ralph Henry) Holloway, Edward Stratton 1859 1939 Underwood, Clarence F. 1871 1929 The Lilac Girl E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Karen Dalrymple, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders "The Lilac Girl" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a novel likely written during the early 20th century. The story begins with a lively depiction of two men, Wade and Ed, camping in the mountains of Colorado, hinting at themes of adventure, camaraderie, and romance. The narrative shifts between their rustic outdoor life and Wade's encounters with Evelyn Walton, the girl who symbolizes love and beauty against the backdrop of nature. The opening of the book introduces Wade, who finds himself captivated by Evelyn when he glimpses her on a train platform. Their brief yet electric interaction is marked by youthful passion and charm, as they exchange names and promises, hinting at the deeper connection that will unfold. Following this, the story transitions to Wade five years later, exploring his new life in the quaint Eden Village, replete with its lilac fragrances and charming homes. Throughout this section, there are hints of intertwining destinies and family legacies, particularly concerning Wade's connection to Evelyn through Ed Craig. This mix of romance with a touch of nostalgia sets the stage for a compelling narrative about love, loss, and new beginnings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Fiction PS Text Category: Romance Category: Novels Category: American Literature 265992 2025-07-05T16:19:48.229292 text/html 248819 2024-10-28T19:55:25 text/html 1067356 2025-07-05T16:19:52.141219 application/epub+zip 1071987 2025-07-05T16:19:48.873285 application/epub+zip 169014 2025-07-05T16:19:48.544269 application/epub+zip 1161798 2025-07-05T16:19:54.810194 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1137193 2025-07-05T16:19:51.822290 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 236572 2022-09-06T22:51:13.324708 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 237258 2023-10-06T06:53:07.029257 text/plain 217371 2024-10-28T19:55:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16104 2025-07-05T16:19:54.938184 application/rdf+xml 15102 2025-07-05T16:19:48.620213 image/jpeg 2340 2025-07-05T16:19:48.582211 image/jpeg 1085765 2025-07-05T16:19:48.291241 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia