The Old House in the City: Or, Not Forsaken
1873
The Old House in the City: Or, Not Forsaken is a juvenile fiction novel by Agnes Giberne, first published in 1873. Set in a dilapidated house in London, it follows two young girls, Ailie Carter and Lettie, as they confront the harsh realities of poverty and survival. The story highlights themes of kindness and compassion amidst despair, as Ailie faces the threat of being sent to a workhouse after her father's death and her mother's imprisonment. Giberne's narrative offers a poignant look at the struggles of the destitute and the importance of familial bonds.
