Daniel Deronda

Ward of Sir Hugo Mallinger, young Daniel Deronda finds himself in Europe studying law. Knowing nothing of his background or parentage, he is unsure if he is a gentleman and uncertain of his place in the world. Gwendolen Harleth has lived a spoiled and privileged life, but suddenyl finds that she and her family are without any means of support. The lives of these two people are linked as they each seek to find their own way in life. George Eliot's final novel contains some of her finest work and most fascinating and complex characters. Its themes are as relevant today as ever.