Daniel Deronda.

Daniel Deronda lives among the upper classes of Victorian England. He crosses paths with Gwendolen Harleth after a chance meeting. Deronda begins to examine his place in the world and his unknown origins. Harleth faces the results of her decisions within a rigid social structure. The narrative traces their individual paths and the points where they intersect. It considers questions of duty, heritage, and personal direction without easy resolutions. The book presents a detailed picture of English society at the time. Characters move through drawing rooms, gambling halls, and country estates. Deronda's search for meaning leads him beyond his immediate circle.