Brooke's Daughter: A Novel

"Brooke's Daughter: A Novel" by Adeline Sergeant is a story from the late 1800s that follows Lesley Brooke, a young woman leaving her convent school in Paris to meet her mother and a grandfather she’s never known. Leaving her quiet life, Lesley learns hidden truths about her family, particularly concerning her father, which point to bigger ideas about who we are and how family shapes us. As she gets ready to meet her mother, Lady Alice, and her grandfather, secrets from the past start to come out, making everything feel mysterious and important. The story begins with Lesley feeling both thrilled and nervous about what's to come. As she enters a new chapter, we expect to uncover the challenges, devotion, and dangers of love that await her.