The Hired Baby
Narrated by Cathy Dobson
- Length
- 49 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Red Door Audiobooks
In "The Hired Baby," Marie Corelli offers a poignant glimpse into Victorian London through the eyes of Liz, a young street girl who rents a sickly infant to elicit compassion from passersby. As she grapples with a mix of reactions—from disdain to kindness—Liz becomes increasingly attached to the baby, often sacrificing her own needs to care for it. Her journey is marked by a deepening love that intertwines with her struggles for survival, culminating in a powerful moment on New Year's Eve that changes everything.
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