Nobody's Child

By Elizabeth Dejeans

Book Overview

Nobody's child explores a deep sense of displacement through the life of a young woman struggling with the legacy of family conflict and unacknowledged origins. The setting emphasizes contrasts between harsh rural life and the opulence of a neighboring family, sharpening questions about belonging and identity. The natural landscape becomes a silent witness to the girl s introspection, especially in moments when seasons shift and internal longings surface. As she becomes more entangled with members of a nearby influential family, the emotional terrain grows more complicated. Her feelings of alienation are juxtaposed with moments of brief connection, reinforcing a gap between desire and reality. The narrative delicately traces how class boundaries and inherited tensions shape personal choices. Through subtle cues, it interrogates the expectations imposed on individuals by family loyalty and societal norms. The unfolding connections highlight her quiet search for affirmation in a world where she feels invisible. The story remains grounded in psychological nuance, revealing how emotional absence can be more impactful than open conflict. Ultimately, the novel reflects the desire to be seen not through lineage or status, but through personal worth and unspoken understanding.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 937146268X
• ISBN13: 9789371462686
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"