{"product_id":"9780140434248","title":"North And South","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn enduring work of fiction that blends social realism with a sweeping romance. Set in Victorian England, it follows a young woman who leaves her rural home for an industrial town in the North, where she encounters poverty, workers' hardships, and a compelling, complicated relationship with a stern, self-made mill owner. The central themes tackle class, duty, and the struggle between profit and humanitarian ideals. The tone is thoughtful, emotionally charged, and hopeful, inviting readers who enjoy character-driven stories about love, society, and change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe narrative unfolds through a tightly drawn, story-led progression that shifts between intimate moments and wider social scenes. The edition presents the text with an insightful introduction, scholarly notes, and a glossary to illuminate historical terms and class dynamics, helping readers engage with the period on their own terms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders are invited to inhabit the heroine's perspective as she negotiates loyalties, moral choices, and the pressures of industrial life. The relationship is portrayed with intensity and restraint, revealing how personal feeling intersects with social responsibility, without relying on plot spoilers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral themes of class, labor, and social justice set against an industrial-era backdrop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA principled young woman and a formidable mill owner navigating power, conscience, and affection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid prose and scene-building that sweep from countryside to factory town\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition features including an introduction, notes, glossary, and suggestions for further reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimeless lessons in empathy, courage, and perspective on progress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of historical context and human resilience, plus a lasting appreciation for how love and responsibility can intersect with social change. This enduring tale encourages reflection, invites empathy, and leaves a sense of hope for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540386820313,"sku":"9780140434248","price":380.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/71mZjMMGiWL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776687185","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780140434248","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}