"Seth"

"Seth" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a story set in the Victorian era that follows Seth Raynor, a poor Englishman seeking a new life in the coal mines of Black Creek, America. Facing hardship and skepticism, Seth finds a home and connection with the Janner family, especially their daughter, Bess. When a cholera epidemic hits the mining community, his loyalty is tested as he cares for another miner, Edward Langley. The plot weaves together the lives of Seth, Langley, and Jinny, whose hidden past comes to light, revealing sacrifice, empathy, and the search for belonging in a world of challenges. The uncovering of Jinny's identity adds further weight to the story, highlighting themes of love, loss, and the impact of unseen struggles.