Living in the Shadows: The Foundling's Path - Part 1 by Jemima BriggesMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Living in the Shadows: The Foundling's Path - Part 1 by Jemima Brigges is a great story featuring two unlikely protagonists, one being Nell, a foundling, or unwanted child, and Meg, an herbalist gypsy who helps Nell when the child shows up on her doorstep, injured and afraid. Brigges has done a beautiful job of rendering this novel, showing the complexities of the time in the early 1800's. Women were not held in high esteem, in particular those who had no real roots or family. Certainly they were often mere servants, and expected to always acquiesce in every circumstance. This tale is reminiscent of the Bronte sisters' works, with plenty of detail that truly depicts the day to day harshness of life, and the struggle to survive while maintaining one's self respect and dignity. Wrapped in the travails of the women's lives is a good little story, one that will resonate with many readers with its cadence and clarity. Highly recommend.
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