Ishmael; Or, In the Depths

"Ishmael; Or, In the Depths" by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth follows two orphaned sisters, Hannah and Nora Worth, as they try to find love and their place in a society obsessed with wealth. Living in poverty, their attendance at an heir's birthday party introduces them to a world of opulence, highlighting the deep class divisions they face. Hannah's practicality clashes with Nora's flirtatious nature, setting the scene for romantic drama and struggles as they navigate a world judging them based on their social standing and financial shortcomings.