The Shorn Lambs (1883) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781167171147)

The Shorn Lambs is a novel written by Lucretia Maybury and published in 1883. The story is set in the late 19th century and is centered around the lives of two sisters, Mary and Grace, who are forced to leave their home in the country and move to the city after their father's death. The sisters are taken in by their wealthy aunt and uncle, who are more concerned with maintaining their social status than with the well-being of their nieces. Mary and Grace struggle to adapt to their new surroundings and are faced with numerous challenges, including poverty, illness, and societal pressures. As the story progresses, the sisters begin to question their own values and beliefs, and they are forced to confront the harsh realities of life in the city. Through their experiences, they learn the importance of family, friendship, and moral integrity. The Shorn Lambs is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of class, gender, and morality. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in the late 19th century and provides insight into the struggles faced by women during this time period.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.

Author: Lucretia Maybury
ISBN-10: 1167171144
ISBN-13: 9781167171147
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 68
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.14d