Jack's Two Sovereigns

"Jack's Two Sovereigns" by A. S. Fenn is a late 19th-century tale centered on the Kayll family and young Jack's journey through the hardships of poverty and moral development. Set amidst the backdrop of sibling squabbles and household chores, the narrative paints a portrait of a family bound by love but struggling with the strains of financial hardship. Jack, a spirited fourteen-year-old, finds his innocent intentions turned upside down when his efforts to aid his father spark a series of unfortunate events, throwing the family's challenges with poverty into sharp relief. This period novel presents the resilience and bond of a family facing adversity, captured with an aura of moral growth.