The History of an Adopted Child

This autobiographical novel by Geraldine Endsor Jewsbury tells the story of a young woman who was adopted into a prominent family as a child. As she grows up and discovers the truths about her past, she struggles to find her place in a society that values pedigree above all else. A powerful exploration of identity, family, and social class.
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