The convict's child : $b or, the helmet of hope.

"The convict's child: or, the helmet of hope" by A. L. O. E. navigates the challenging landscape of redemption and friendship through the intertwined destinies of Norah and Sophy, two young women whose lives are dramatically altered by Sophy’s father's imprisonment. The narrative explores the hardships faced by those touched by crime and the long shadow of social disapproval, highlighting the strength of companionship, the quest for forgiveness, and the potential for finding hope amid despair as Norah, driven by compassion, seeks out her despondent, blind friend Sophy in a workhouse, setting in motion a journey of healing and faith guided by their shared bond and a teacher, Persis Meade.