Mattie:—A Stray (Vol 1 of 3)

"Mattie:—A Stray (Vol 1 of 3)" by F. W. Robinson, presents the tale of Mattie, a penniless young girl trying to survive the cruel streets of London. As a lost child, Mattie's path crosses with the Wesden family and others while revealing themes of social class divides, acts of kindness, and the possibility of being saved. The story shows Mattie's early struggles near a stationer's shop in Great Suffolk Street, where she fights hunger and the urge to steal. The narrative shifts to the Hinchford family and their relationships with the Wesdens and their neighbors. Through these characters and their intertwined destinies, readers witness Mattie's evolution from a wandering girl into someone looking for a better existence. Battling tough social expectations in a life surrounded by the temptation of wrong decisions.