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Elizabeth Gaskell
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Number of Pages
528
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This historical fiction novel pulls you into a late 18thโcentury English seaside town where loyalties are tested and hearts are divided. The central arc follows a young woman torn between two very different suitors, set against war with France, social constraint, and a harsh, often dangerous world. Ideal for readers who love atmospheric period drama, rich character studies, and sweeping romance, the tone is intimate, moving, and quietly courageous.
The narrative is story-led and immersive, built from vivid harbor scenes, weathered streets, and the rhythms of a town living on the edge of danger. The writing invites you to live inside the eraโits customs, tensions, and daily rhythmsโwhile moving the emotional thread forward with care. Readers will experience a distinctive blend of personal longing and public consequence, all conveyed through lyrical, precise prose that makes history feel immediate.
As you turn through the pages, the emotional journey unfolds through decisions, responsibilities, and the cost of love in a tight-knit community. The book explores family ties, social expectations, and the enduring pull of loyalty, delivering a mature, thoughtful examination of choice and consequence without relying on shortcuts or easy judgments.
Readers finish with a deeper appreciation for resilience, moral complexity, and the quiet power of steadfastness in the face of difficult circumstances. The experience cultivates empathy, historical awareness, and a memorable sense of how love and loyalty can endure beyond the moment of choice.
Product Details
Author
Elizabeth Gaskell
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
528
Language
English
SKU
9780140434224
ISBN
9780140434224
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9x2.2x19.7cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 699
โน 665
โน 34 Off