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There and Back

There and Back

George MacDonald

Published in 1871, 'There and Back' by George MacDonald follows the story of a widowed baronet who is indifferent to his newborn son, until an icy stepmother arrives and the child is taken by his devoted nurse. This novel explores themes of mystery, drama, love, and moral lessons, characteristic of MacDonald's work. It serves as a sequel to 'Thomas Wingfold, Curate' and 'Paul Faber, Surgeon', further developing the interconnected narratives of MacDonald's literary universe.

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An unscrupulous baronet is left a widower and couldn't care less what happens to his ugly newborn heir. But when an icy...

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