This charming late 19th-century novel is the work of Sarah Doudney, a prolific and popular Victorian author best known for her sentimental fiction and hymns. Published by Hutchinson & Co., the story is a characteristic example of Victorian domestic fiction, often focusing on themes of resilience and moral fortitude. The book features a beautiful decorative blue cloth cover with a vibrant pink floral motif and gilded accents, typical of the era's ornate publishing style. This copy includes a black-and-white frontispiece illustration and is in good vintage condition; the binding is firm, though there is visible rubbing to the edges, bumping at the corners, and some minor scuffing on the front board. The interior pages show light natural toning but remain clean and free from major inscriptions or tears.