The Love Child (1906)

By Thomas Bailey Clegg

Book Overview

The Love Child is a novel written by Thomas Bailey Clegg and first published in 1906. The story follows the life of a young girl named Rosamund who is born out of wedlock and abandoned by her mother. She is taken in by a wealthy family and raised as their own, but as she grows older, she becomes aware of her true origins and struggles to find her place in society.Rosamund's journey takes her from the luxurious world of her adoptive family to the harsh realities of life on the streets. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, including a kind-hearted doctor, a wealthy businessman, and a group of street urchins who become her closest friends.As Rosamund navigates the challenges of her life, she must also confront the prejudices and social norms of the time that make it difficult for her to be accepted and respected as a legitimate member of society. The Love Child is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of identity, love, and the power of social class to shape our lives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437321429
• ISBN13: 9781437321425
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"