The Forgotten Daughter is a children's historical novel by Caroline Snedeker. It is set in ancient Rome, where a nobleman's daughter, believed dead, is being raised as the daughter of a slave. The novel, illustrated by Dorothy P. Lathrop, was first published in 1933 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1934.[1]
This historic fiction novel is set in 2nd century AD.[2] Roman centurion Laevinius is away when his Greek wife dies giving birth. The child, Chloe, is made a slave and Laevinius is told they both died. Chloe's life is harsh, only brightened by the stories her friend Melissa tells. Chloe's future looks bleak, and her love for a noble Roman seems doomed, until the plague reunites her with her father.
The book has been praised for accurate details that show the culture and everyday life of early Rome.[3]
References
- ^ "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present". American Library Association. Retrieved 2009-12-30.
- ^ Booklist Books, A Selection. American Library Association. 1922. p. 51.
- ^ "Review: The Forgotten Daughter". Books. Church Supplies. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
 | This article about a children's historical novel of the 1930s is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. See guidelines for writing about novels. Further suggestions might be found on the article's talk page. |
 | This article about a historical novel of the 1930s set in ancient Rome is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. See guidelines for writing about novels. Further suggestions might be found on the article's talk page. |
This page was last edited on 25 May 2023, at 17:33