Born in Exile

Set in late 19th-century England, the story follows Osmond Waymark, a gifted yet impoverished writer, as he grapples with class mobility and personal ambition. His growing affection for Ida Starr, a spirited woman from a lower social class, highlights the rigid social barriers they face. As their relationship deepens, Osmond confronts his privilege and the societal expectations that challenge his aspirations. Through this journey of self-discovery, the novel examines themes of love, ambition, and social inequality against the backdrop of Victorian society's complexities.