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Classics · MelancholicA clergyman’s daughter moves to a northern mill town
North and South
See it on Amazon1854Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
Margaret Hale moves from the south of England to the industrial town of Milton and meets the mill owner John Thornton. Gaskell’s 1854 novel is a love story set in a class conflict.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy classic novels that have stayed in print, with a melancholic mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Romance · Class · Industry
Screen adaptation
North & South (TV, 2004)
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About the author
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