South Riding by Winifred Holtby (Paperback)
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Title: South Riding
Author: Winifred Holtby
Format: Paperback
Genre: Historical Fiction / Classic Literature
Condition: Used - Good
Description:
The community of South Riding, like the rest of England, lives in the long shadow of war. Blighted by recession and devastated by the loss, they must also come to terms with significant social change. Forward-thinking and ambitious, Sarah Burton is the embodiment of such change. After the death of her fiancé, she returns home to Yorkshire focused on her career as headmistress of the local school—but not everyone can embrace the new social order. Robert Carne, a force of conservatism, stands firmly against Sarah. A tormented man, he carries a heavy burden that locks him in the past. As the villagers of South Riding adjust to Sarah's arrival and face the changing world, emotions run high, prejudices are challenged, and community spirit is tested.
Note: This paperback edition is in used but in good condition but with light wear that does not affect its readability.
Author: Winifred Holtby
Format: Paperback
Genre: Historical Fiction / Classic Literature
Condition: Used - Good
Description:
The community of South Riding, like the rest of England, lives in the long shadow of war. Blighted by recession and devastated by the loss, they must also come to terms with significant social change. Forward-thinking and ambitious, Sarah Burton is the embodiment of such change. After the death of her fiancé, she returns home to Yorkshire focused on her career as headmistress of the local school—but not everyone can embrace the new social order. Robert Carne, a force of conservatism, stands firmly against Sarah. A tormented man, he carries a heavy burden that locks him in the past. As the villagers of South Riding adjust to Sarah's arrival and face the changing world, emotions run high, prejudices are challenged, and community spirit is tested.
Note: This paperback edition is in used but in good condition but with light wear that does not affect its readability.
