The Child (1912)

By Herbert W. Collingwood

Book Overview

The Child is a novel written by The Hope Farm Man and first published in 1912. The story revolves around a young orphan girl named Mary, who is taken in by a wealthy family in New York City. The family consists of a mother, father, and their two sons, who are all initially excited to have Mary as a part of their household.However, as time passes, Mary's presence begins to cause tension within the family. She is seen as an outsider and is treated differently than the other members of the family. The mother becomes increasingly jealous of Mary's relationship with her husband, and the two sons begin to resent her for the attention she receives from their parents.Despite the challenges she faces, Mary remains resilient and determined to make a place for herself in the family. She forms a bond with the family's maid, who becomes a mother figure to her, and she also finds solace in her love for music.As the story progresses, secrets are revealed, and the family's true colors are exposed. The Child is a poignant tale of love, loss, and the power of resilience in the face of adversity. It is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers to this day.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: 143707068X
• ISBN13: 9781437070682
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"