A Reputed Changeling

A Reputed Changeling: Or Three Seventh Years Two Centuries Ago is a novel written by Charlotte Mary Yonge in 1889. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of a young girl named Barbara, who is believed to be a changeling by her superstitious community. Barbara's parents are convinced that she is not their biological child and that she has been replaced by a fairy child. As a result, Barbara is treated poorly by her family and is subjected to ridicule and abuse from her peers.Despite the challenges she faces, Barbara is determined to prove her worth and win the love and respect of those around her. She is aided in her quest by a young man named Richard, who is also an outcast in the community due to his unconventional beliefs and practices. Together, Barbara and Richard navigate the complex social dynamics of their village and work to overcome the prejudices and superstitions that threaten to tear them apart.A Reputed Changeling: Or Three Seventh Years Two Centuries Ago is a compelling tale of love, perseverance, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. Through Barbara's struggles and triumphs, Yonge offers a poignant commentary on the dangers of blind adherence to tradition and the importance of embracing diversity and individuality. This novel is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.