The Innocents

A heartwarming novel set during World War II, The Innocents by Margery Sharp tells the moving story of a strong bond between a British spinster and an unusual little girl left in her care. Despite being mentally challenged, the child slowly grows under her foster mother's care, only to have her parents return to take her away. An insightful and unsentimental read, this poignant novel will leave readers moved by its touching conclusion.