Publisher's Synopsis
Skinner's Baby is a novel written by Henry Irving Dodge and published in 1917. The story follows the life of a young woman named Rosamund Skinner, who is left to care for her newborn baby after her husband abandons her. Rosamund struggles to provide for herself and her child, but eventually finds work as a nursemaid for a wealthy family. However, when her employer's son falls in love with her, Rosamund is faced with a difficult decision. Will she choose love or the safety and security of her child? The novel explores themes of motherhood, love, and societal expectations in the early 20th century. It is a poignant and emotional story that will resonate with readers who appreciate historical fiction.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.
