Leszko the Bastard: A Tale of Polish Grief is a novel written by Alfred Austin and originally published in 1877. The story is set in Poland during the 18th century and follows the life of the titular character, Leszko, who is an illegitimate child born to a nobleman and a peasant woman. Leszko grows up facing discrimination and prejudice due to his illegitimacy, and he struggles to find his place in society.The novel explores themes of social inequality,...