""An Only Child"" is a novel written by Eliza Orne White and first published in 1905. The story revolves around the protagonist, Barbara, who is an only child and is brought up by her wealthy and overprotective parents. Barbara's life is confined to her parents' mansion, where she is pampered and shielded from the outside world. However, as she grows up, Barbara begins to feel suffocated by her parents' constant attention and starts to long for independence.As...