Shirley
Overview
In the midst of the Napoleonic wars, a Yorkshire mill owner, Robert Moore, sparks a labor uprising by introducing machinery, leaving his workers destitute. As he considers a loveless marriage to the wealthy Shirley Keeldar to salvage his finances, his heart belongs to his cousin Caroline, who's trapped in a life of dependency. Meanwhile, Shirley secretly loves Robert's brother, a penniless tutor, defying her family's opposition. As tensions escalate and industrial unrest reaches a boiling point, can these four souls find a way to reconcile their hearts and desires? Charlotte Brontë's novel Shirley (1849) masterfully exposes the conflicts of class, gender, and generation, weaving a powerful tale of love, loyalty, and social change.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9789390909124
- ISBN-10: 9390909120
- Publisher: Kalamos Literary Services Llp
- Publish Date: September 2024
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.87 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.99 pounds
- Page Count: 390
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