Anna, a German mill-owner’s daughter, marries a French aristocrat and moves to France. She discovers that her husband killed his previous wife and that he is trying to kill her as well.... Læs mere
Elizabeth Gaskell lyckas i sin mest framgångsrika roman Småstadsliv i Cranford teckna ett rörande och humoristiskt porträtt av den lilla småstaden Cranford och dess invånare. Här... Læs mere
Eletään 1840-lukua. Cranford on tuikitavallinen englantilainen paikkakunta, jonka jokaisella asukkaalla on takanaan ainutlaatuinen tarina. Suurennuslasilla tarkkaillaan erityisesti... Læs mere
‘The Old Nurse’s Story and Other Tales’ is a collection of eleven short stories from the much-loved Victorian author, Elizabeth Gaskell. The title story follows the... Læs mere
A collection of five short stories from popular Victorian author Elizabeth Gaskell. The collection includes the tales ‘The Poor Clare’, ‘Lois the Witch’, ‘The Grey Woman’ and ‘The Old... Læs mere
First published in 1855 ‘Half a Lifetime Ago’ by much-loved author Elizabeth Gaskell recounts the events which have befallen the now pessimistic and solitary Susan Dixon, shaping... Læs mere
Author Elizabeth Gaskell’s first ever novel ‘Mary Barton’ was written as a means of distracting herself from her grief over the loss of her young son. Taking inspiration from Manchester, the... Læs mere
Miss Greatorex is invited to join a group of friends who meet weekly at Mrs Dawson’s house. When Miss Greatorex asks to hear more about Mrs Dawson’s cousin Lady Ludlow, the friends begin... Læs mere
A short essay by acclaimed Victorian writer Elizabeth Gaskell, ‘An Accursed Race’ is a study of the plight of the much-persecuted minority group the Cagots. In her essay, Gaskell... Læs mere
Young Lizzie Leigh has fallen pregnant after moving to Manchester. Fearful of her father’s reaction and consumed by guilt, Lizzie deserts her family, believing her disappearance to be for... Læs mere