Barbara Rebell
1930
Published in 1930, 'Barbara Rebell' by Marie Belloc Lowndes is a novel that follows a young girl named Barbara on her tenth birthday in 1870. Living in France away from her English roots, she reflects on her family's complex past and her feelings of isolation and longing for connection. The narrative explores themes of identity and familial relationships as Barbara navigates her emotions and the weight of her family's legacy, revealing her desire for belonging and fulfillment.
