Description
Elizabeth Gaskell's final and most celebrated novel plunges into the intricate social fabric of an English village on the cusp of major change. The story centers on young Molly Gibson, whose life is irrevocably altered when her widowed father remarries, introducing a charming but deceitful stepfather and his captivating daughter, Cynthia. As Molly navigates the complexities of her new family and the burgeoning romantic entanglements of her stepsister, she finds herself entangled in a web of secrets and desires that threaten her own happiness and reputation. Through Gaskell's masterful prose, the novel offers a profound exploration of love, class, and the constraints placed upon women, all while delivering a sharp, witty critique of societal expectations.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin
Published Jan 1, 1997
724 pages
ISBN: 9780140434781
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First Published
1866
Language
eng
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