Deerbrook (Penguin Classics) by Harriet Martineau

When the ibbotson sisters, Hester and Margaret, arrive at the village of Deerbrook to stay with their cousin Mr Grey and his wife, speculation is rife that one of them might marry the local apothecary Edward Hope. Although he is immediately attracted to Margaret, Hope is ultimately persuaded to marry the beautiful Hester. The unhappiness of their marriage is compounded when a malicious village gossip accuses Hope of grave-robbing. New to Penguin Classics, this edition of Deerbrook contains the full text of the original three-volume novel. Valerie Sanders introduction outlines the novels themes and considers its unique position in nineteenth-century womens literature. This volume also contains a chronology, further reading and detailed notes.

Author: Harriet Martineau

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 656

Publisher: Penguin Classics

Publication Date: 2005-06-28