Forgotten By The World (1876)

Forgotten By The World is a novel written by Katharine Sarah Macquoid and first published in 1876. The story is set in the Victorian era and revolves around the life of a young woman named Esther Westmacott. Esther is the daughter of a wealthy merchant who dies suddenly, leaving her alone in the world with no one to turn to. She is forced to leave her comfortable life behind and move to London, where she struggles to make ends meet.Esther's life takes a turn for the worse when she is falsely accused of a crime and sent to prison. Despite her innocence, she is abandoned by her friends and family and forgotten by the world. The novel follows Esther's journey as she tries to clear her name and rebuild her life. Along the way, she meets a cast of characters, including a kind-hearted doctor and a sympathetic lawyer, who help her in her quest for justice.Forgotten By The World is a tale of perseverance, resilience, and the power of the human spirit. It explores themes of social injustice, class inequality, and the struggles faced by women in Victorian society. Through Esther's story, Macquoid sheds light on the harsh realities of life for many women during this time period and the challenges they faced in a society that often overlooked their needs and desires.Overall, Forgotten By The World is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the past while still resonating with contemporary readers.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.