Description
In this Victorian-era novel, a woman’s private hopes and public responsibilities collide as she confronts the meaning of family, duty, and belonging. When the bonds of love and guardianship are tested by circumstance, the story follows her efforts to protect a child while navigating social judgment, moral pressure, and the consequences of choices made in good faith. With its brisk pacing and emotionally charged character work, the book explores themes of motherhood, identity, and the fragile line between protection and control. Florence Marryat’s distinctive blend of domestic realism and melodramatic tension makes this a compelling read for anyone drawn to classic literature’s moral dilemmas and resilient human hearts.
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Published Jan 1, 1876
360 pages
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First Published
1876
Language
eng
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