Madonna's Child is a novel written by Alfred Austin and first published in 1895. The story takes place in Italy and follows the life of a young girl named Bianca, who was abandoned by her mother and raised by a group of nuns. Bianca is known for her beauty and her singing voice, which attracts the attention of a wealthy nobleman named Count Mario. Despite her humble upbringing, Bianca falls in love with Mario and they begin a secret affair. However,...