The Monctons: A Novel. Volume 1 (of 2)

The Monctons: A Novel, Volume 1, written by Susanna Moodie in 1855, is a historical fiction that follows Geoffrey Moncton, an orphan navigating the complexities of identity and familial relationships. After losing his parents, Geoffrey becomes a ward of his wealthy but cold uncle, Robert Moncton, and struggles with dependence and resentment. The novel explores themes of loss, societal expectations, and the quest for self-assertion against a backdrop of 19th-century societal norms.