Footprints of Sorrow is a novel written by John Reid and first published in 1869. The story is set in the mid-19th century in Scotland and follows the life of a young woman named Mary Fraser, who is orphaned at a young age and forced to live with her cruel and abusive uncle. Despite the hardships she faces, Mary is determined to make a better life for herself and eventually finds work as a governess for a wealthy family. However, her past comes back...