Publisher's Synopsis
A Child of Love is a novel written by Cumorah Smith Burns and published in 1911. The story follows the life of a young girl named Ruth, who is born out of wedlock to a woman named Mary. Mary is forced to give up Ruth to be raised by her wealthy aunt and uncle, who are ashamed of the child's illegitimacy. As Ruth grows up, she faces many challenges due to her status as a ""bastard child."" She struggles to find acceptance and love from her family and society, but ultimately finds solace in the kindness of a young man named Robert. The novel explores themes of love, family, and societal expectations, as well as the impact of illegitimacy on individuals and families. It also touches on issues of class and privilege, as Ruth's wealthy upbringing contrasts with the struggles of her mother and other working-class characters in the story. Overall, A Child of Love is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural attitudes of early 20th century America.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.
