Publisher's Synopsis
The Gypsy Babes: A Tale Of The Last Century (1827) is a novel written by Mary Martha Sherwood. The story is set in the 18th century and revolves around the lives of two young girls, Rosalind and Adeline, who are abandoned by their mother and taken in by a group of gypsies. The girls are raised by the gypsies and become skilled in their ways, but they long for a more settled life. Eventually, they are taken in by a wealthy family, where Rosalind becomes a governess and Adeline marries into the family. However, their past catches up with them and they are forced to confront the secrets they have been hiding. The novel explores themes of identity, family, and societal expectations. It is a captivating tale that provides insight into the lives of gypsies and the challenges faced by women in the 18th century.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.