A Costly Freak is a novel written by Maxwell Gray and first published in 1894. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Rachel West, who is born with a physical deformity that makes her different from others. She is raised by her loving but overprotective father, who tries to shield her from the harsh realities of the world.As Rachel grows up, she becomes increasingly aware of her difference and the limitations it imposes on her life. She longs to be like other girls and to experience the joys of love and romance. Her father, however, is determined to keep her safe and secure, and forbids her from associating with anyone outside their small circle of friends.Despite her father's efforts, Rachel falls in love with a young man named Arthur Sinclair. He is kind and understanding, and sees beyond her physical appearance to the person she truly is. However, their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of Rachel's father and the prejudices of society.As Rachel struggles to find her place in the world, she must confront the harsh realities of life and the challenges of being different. A Costly Freak is a poignant and moving story about love, acceptance, and the enduring human spirit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.