A homeless nameless girl in medieval England is taken in by a sharp-tempered midwife and slowly builds a life and identity through perseverance.
A homeless nameless girl in medieval England is taken in by a sharp-tempered midwife and slowly builds a life and identity through perseverance.
In medieval England, a nameless, homeless girl is taken in by a sharp-tempered midwife, and in spite of obstacles and hardship, eventually gains the three things she most wants: a full belly, a contented heart, and a place in this world.
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No romantic or sexual content depicted
Animal cruelty including attempted drowning of a cat; difficult childbirth scenes
No profanity or strong language
No substance use depicted
No LGBTQ+ characters or themes
No overt religious themes present
Minor folk beliefs and superstitions around childbirth and naming
No real-world occult content
Explores poverty, social status, and personal agency in medieval village life
No self-harm or suicide depicted
Homeless child faces bullying and hardship; animal cruelty; pregnancy loss and difficult births
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