The Suitable Child

The Suitable Child is a novel written by Norman Duncan, a Canadian author. The story takes place in the early 1900s in a small fishing village in Nova Scotia. The protagonist, David Carruthers, is a young boy who is sent away to live with his wealthy aunt and uncle in Boston after his mother dies. David struggles to adjust to his new life and the expectations placed upon him by his aunt and uncle. As he grows older, David becomes increasingly aware of the class differences between himself and his wealthy relatives. He falls in love with his cousin, Alice, but their relationship is forbidden due to their social status. David eventually returns to his hometown, where he becomes involved in the local fishing industry and falls in love with a young woman named Mary. The novel explores themes of social class, love, and the struggle for identity. It is a poignant and thought-provoking story that offers a glimpse into the complexities of life in a small fishing village in the early 1900s. The Suitable Child is a timeless novel that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.