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Shirley

Charlotte Brontë

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.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Kalamos Literary Services Llp
  • Publish Date: Sep 25th, 2024
  • Pages: 390
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.50in - 5.50in - 0.87in - 0.99lb
  • EAN: 9789390909124
  • Categories: Classics