If I Had a Father

If I Had a Father, written by George MacDonald, explores themes of fatherhood through the story of Arthur Gervaise, a London sculptor who realizes too late his love for a woman. As Arthur grapples with his feelings, his absentee father, Colonel Gervaise, attempts to support him from afar. Simultaneously, an old country man searches for his missing daughter, suspecting Arthur's involvement. This 19th-century work prompts a reevaluation of paternal devotion and its impact on relationships.