Shirley

Explore the compelling narrative of *Shirley*, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. This B-format paperback edition, published by Penguin UK in 2006, offers a vivid portrayal of a struggling Yorkshire mill introduced to labor-saving machinery, resulting in turmoil and unemployment for its workers. Follow the intertwining lives of Robert Moore, who contemplates a marriage to the independent heiress Shirley Keeldar to secure his financial future while secretly yearning for his cousin Caroline, who faces her own struggles under the weight of societal expectations. Shirley, in love with Robert's impoverished brother, adds another layer of complexity to this rich tale of conflict between classes, genders, and generations. With 624 pages of masterful storytelling, this classic novel explores deep social issues and emotional turmoil. Perfect for fans of classic literature and historical fiction, *Shirley* is a must-have addition to your bookshelf. Experience the unsentimental yet passionate narrative that challenges societal norms and offers a glimpse into the lives affected by industrial unrest. Get your copy today to enjoy FREE shipping on this brand-new paperback novel.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141439860
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2006
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 624


Description:
Struggling manufacturer Robert Moore has introduced labour saving machinery to his Yorkshire mill, arousing a ferment of unemployment and discontent among his workers. Robert considers marriage to the wealthy and independent Shirley Keeldar to solve his financial woes, yet his heart lies with his cousin Caroline, who, bored and desperate, lives as a dependent in her uncle's home with no prospect of a career. Shirley, meanwhile, is in love with Robert's brother, an impoverished tutor - a match opposed by her family. As industrial unrest builds to a potentially fatal pitch, can the four be reconciled? Set during the Napoleonic wars at a time of national economic struggles, Shirley (1849) is an unsentimental, yet passionate depiction of conflict between classes, sexes and generations.

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