Synopsis
A stark, character-driven tale set in a bleak charity school, where longing meets harsh reality. In Forgotten Lives, vivid rooms, storm-washed corridors, and the quiet pain of those who live there frame a drama about hope, memory, and the cost of care.
Barbara Lethbridge and the other young residents navigate cold meals, strict rules, and the shadowy truths of a system that claims to help while sometimes hurting. The book blends intimate moments with larger questions about charity, justice, and the ways people cling to light in dark places.
- Rough beginnings and quiet resilience in a charitable setting
- Character portraits of Barbara, Miss Paring, and other residents
- Atmospheric detail: storm, flickering gas, bare rooms, and a sense of foreboding
- Hints of mystery, memory, and the tension between duty and empathy
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with Gothic texture and a focus on personal struggle within a tight, moral world.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This fascinating historical novel offers the remarkable story of a dedicated group of young women. Set in an austere 19th-century orphanage, the book follows the lives and experiences of these girls as they face the harsh realities of their situation. The author, an experienced writer and researcher, exposes the inadequate education, poor living conditions, and cold treatment the girls endure at the hands of their so-called guardians. Through the eyes of Barbara, the most resilient of the orphans, we witness the injustices and punishments that mar the girls' young lives, with shivering children dressed in ludicrous uniforms and forced to perform pointless and repetitive tasks. Yet, against all odds, they cling to their dreams and aspirations, finding solace in stolen moments of kindness and shared hopes. The book is a powerful indictment of Victorian charitable institutions and a moving testament to the resilience of the human spirit. It forces us to question the way society treats its most helpless members and challenges us to reconsider the true meaning of charity and compassion. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330129722_0
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Forgotten Lives, Vol 1 of 3 Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330129722
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Forgotten Lives, Vol 1 of 3 Classic Reprint
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330129722
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