Joy and Josephine
Joy and Josephine by Monica Dickens, published by Bloomsbury USA on May 23, 2013, is a poignant exploration of identity and belonging set against the backdrop of The Great War. This edition spans 476 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows two baby girls, one abandoned on a church doorstep and the other born into wealth, as their lives intertwine through a tragic mix-up at a children’s home, leading to a journey filled with uncertainty and discovery.
Readers will find Jo, a young woman on a quest to uncover her true identity, navigating the complexities of her past. As she seeks answers about whether she is Joy, the abandoned child, or Josephine, the aristocrat, the story delves into themes of family, class, and the search for self. This engaging tale invites readers to reflect on the impact of circumstance and the ties that bind us, making it a significant addition to the genre of fiction centered on women’s experiences.
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It isn’t easy being born during The Great War. A young mother, desperate and alone, leaves her newborn on a church doorstep, whilst another dies in childbirth surrounded by wealth and family. Both baby girls are brought to the children’s home, one to be adopted, and one to be looked after until her rich grandparents are in a position to look after her. After a tragic mix-up at the home, all is cast into darkness and uncertainty.
Years later Jo – a young woman seeking answers – attempts to discover which identity is rightfully hers. Did a poor young girl abandon her in a churchyard, or is she in fact a long-lost member of the aristocracy? Is she Joy, or is she Josephine?
Originally published in 1948, witty, engaging, and heartfelt, Joy and Josephine is Monica Dickens at her best.
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