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Synopsis
When Lord Geoffroy Loveall finds an abandoned baby, he treats the child as his daughter, despite the male gender of the child, who grows up desperately conflicted in the richest home in nineteenth-century England.
Misfortune: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This historical novel explores complex themes of gender identity, forced gender presentation, and sexual/romantic confusion as a male child is raised as a girl in Victorian aristocracy. Expect psychological distress, identity crisis, and mature thematic content around sexuality and gender.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include gender identity confusion, deception, and abandonment (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in Victorian settings and challenging questions about identity and society will find this thought-provoking.