The Shorn Lamb (1922)

The Shorn Lamb is a novel written by Emma Speed Sampson and published in 1922. It tells the story of a young woman named Mary Burton who is forced to leave her home in the mountains of Kentucky and move to the city after her father dies. Mary is taken in by her wealthy aunt and uncle, but she struggles to adjust to her new life and the expectations placed upon her.As she navigates the complexities of high society, Mary meets a young man named David who is also from the mountains. The two fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by their different backgrounds and the disapproval of Mary's family.Throughout the novel, Mary must confront the prejudices and expectations of her new social circle while also grappling with her own identity and sense of belonging. The Shorn Lamb explores themes of class, culture, and identity, and offers a poignant portrayal of a young woman's journey of self-discovery.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.