Sylvia's lovers / Elizabeth Gaskell ; edited and introduced by Nancy Henry ; other critical material by Graham Handley.
Material type: TextSeries: Everyman's libraryPublication details: London : J.M. Dent ; Vermont : C.E. Tuttle, 1997.Description: xxx, 528 ; 20 cmISBN:- 0460877836
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book | Main Library | Fiction | Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn | Available | 33111002924211 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Set on the whaling port of Monkshaven, the plot of Sylvia's Lovers unravels the unscrupulous activities of press-gangs. Sylvia's lover is carried off by a press-gang, but writes to her, promising constancy. Unfortunately, the letter is entrusted to Sylvia's cousin, Philip, who keeps it from her in order to marry her himself. Years later Charley returns, and Philip's treachery is discovered, withdisastrous consequences.
Includes bibliographical references.