A Christmas Child

<p>A Christmas Child by Mrs. Molesworth is a heartwarming novel that revolves around the themes of family love and the spirit of Christmas. The story follows the journey of the protagonist Mignon a young orphan girl who finds herself in a world of challenges and uncertainties. Mignon an imaginative and spirited child lives with her elderly aunt Miss Betty in a modest cottage. Their life is simple but filled with warmth and affection. However their circumstances change when Miss Betty's health begins to deteriorate and Mignon is sent to live with her distant relatives the Gainsboroughs who reside in a grand house called Rosendale.</p>