Seeking Love and Acceptance on a Path of Adversity

The story follows Mary Sullivan, an illegitimate child with partial blindness, who faces a tumultuous upbringing after being adopted by a fanatically religious couple. Struggling with her adoptive mother's health issues and lack of childcare experience, Mary is repeatedly shuffled between the orphanage and her new home, highlighting the challenges and complexities of her early life. The narrative explores themes of identity, belonging, and the impact of unconventional family dynamics.