Lost Gip (1873)

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The novella centers on a young girl named Gip, who escapes her abusive stepfather in London and finds refuge with Mrs. Varden, who runs a boarding house for women and children. As Gip settles in and forms bonds with the other residents, including a boy named Dick, she faces a critical choice when her stepfather comes searching for her. This touching narrative highlights themes of kindness, family, and the grim realities of poverty and child neglect in Victorian London, ultimately conveying a message of hope amidst adversity.