Boy: A Sketch

by Marie Corelli

A moving drama of family, promises kept, and a child’s future in a changing world. A devoted guardian faces a difficult choice when a bright boy is sent abroad for schooling. The story follows the ripple effects of that decision on the people who love him, including a compassionate London woman caught between duty and longing. As plans unfold, the book probes loyalty, hope, and the costs of letting go.

- Meet a cast of memorable characters who navigate duty, friendship, and shifting social norms.
- See how plans for education, travel, and new beginnings tug at old loyalties.
- Feel the quiet courage of adults who must balance care for a child with their own desires.
- Experience a period drama full of atmosphere, social detail, and emotional resonance.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with intimate relationships, moral choices, and a focus on personal growth in a changing world.

Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 1999

About the author

Marie Corelli (born Mary Mackay) was a best-selling British novelist of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, whose controversial works of the time often label her as an early advocate of the New Age movement.

In the 1890’s Marie Corelli’s novels were eagerly devoured by millions in England, America and the colonies. Her readers ranged from Queen Victoria and Gladstone, to the poorest of shop girls. In all she wrote thirty books, the majority of which were phenomenal best sellers. Despite the fact that her novels were either ignored or belittled by the critics, at the height of her success she was the best selling and most highly paid author in England.

She was the daughter of poet, journalist, author, anthologist, novelist, and songwriter Charles Mackay. Her brother was the poet Eric Mackay.

Reviews

[Susie Gerow · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a sweet old-fashioned story.