The Suitable Child

The Suitable Child by Norman Duncan is a novel set in the early 1900s in a small town in Nova Scotia, Canada. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Agnes, who is taken in by her wealthy aunt and uncle after her parents die. Agnes is raised in a strict and proper manner, with the hope that she will one day marry well and bring honor to the family. However, Agnes has a rebellious spirit and longs for more than the life of a society wife.As she grows older, Agnes becomes involved with a young man from a lower social class, leading her to question the values and expectations of her family. The novel explores themes of class, gender roles, and the struggle between individual desires and societal expectations.The Suitable Child is a beautifully written and nuanced novel that captures the complexities of life in a small town during the early 1900s. Norman Duncan's vivid descriptions of the landscape and characters bring the story to life, and his exploration of the social norms and expectations of the time is both insightful and thought-provoking. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or exploring the complexities of human relationships.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.