The Madonna of the Goldfinch is a novel written by Amy Steedman and published in 1917. The story revolves around a young girl named Cecilia, who is left orphaned and alone after her parents die. She is taken in by her aunt and uncle, who are strict and unsympathetic towards her. Despite the difficulties she faces, Cecilia finds solace in her love for art and her fascination with the painting of the Madonna of the Goldfinch by Raphael. As she grows...