A Life for a Life, Volume 1 (of 3)

By Dinah Maria Mulock Craik

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst societal expectations and family dynamics, a young woman's world is turned upside down when she must confront her own beliefs on love and identity.

Genres

Literature Fiction

Released

2015-03-13

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Summary

"A Life for a Life, Volume 1 (of 3)" by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik is a story set in the mid-1800s about Theodora Johnston, a preacher's daughter grappling with her feelings about love, social roles, and who she truly is. The story kicks off with Theodora making it clear she's not a fan of soldiers, especially when they seem to be doing nothing. We see into her family life, discovering her sisters, Lisabel and Penelope, have very different personalities and love lives. When Theodora meets the mysterious Doctor Urquhart, her ideas get challenged, making her think deeply about what love really means and what society expects from her. The story shows Theodora as a thoughtful and observant young woman trying to figure out her place in the world while dealing with the pressures of her family and community.