Hester: A Story of Contemporary Life, Volume 2 (of 3)

By Oliphant Mrs. (Margaret)

Hester, a wealthy young woman, is shunned by society after an illicit affair and the birth of her child. She seeks redemption through philanthropy, but is still haunted by her past. Her struggles are further complicated by the reappearance of her former lover and the discovery of another scandal within her family.