Aaron the Jew: A Novel

"Aaron the Jew: A Novel" by B. L. Farjeon is a story set in the later part of the 1800s that follows Aaron Cohen as he deals with problems and bias as a Jewish person, along with ideas like devotion. The book starts with Doctor Spenlove, a kind doctor, and Mrs. Turner, a sad woman, at the start of a story about doing what’s right and second chances related to being a mom. The book creates a harsh setting as Doctor Spenlove is seen leaving a town because of financial difficulties. His thinking gets harder when he hears about Ms. Turner, who he finds passed out in the snow while in labor. Showing his caring nature, he rushes her to safety with the assistance of Mr. Moss. Soon after she is proposed to Mr. Gordon, whose marriage proposal makes her weigh her happiness with what society thinks, and what is best for her and her child