Description
In the heart of Victorian England, a young orphan named Innocent is drawn into the orbit of the wealthy Moultries, whose kindness and expectations gradually blur into moral pressure and emotional entanglement. As Innocent’s life unfolds—shaped by duty, vulnerability, and the longing to be loved—her relationship with Frederick becomes a turning point, testing her hopes against the harsh realities of class, choice, and consequence. Margaret Oliphant’s incisive, psychologically attuned storytelling explores themes of innocence under strain, the limits of compassion, and the ways private decisions can ripple outward into tragedy. With a blend of social observation and intimate drama, this novel asks what it truly means to be “innocent” when love, secrecy, and desperation collide.
Available Editions
paperback
Dawson
Published Jan 1, 1873
210 pages
ISBN: 0665298269
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Details
First Published
1885
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Innocent by Margaret Oliphant.