About this book

When Margaret Hale moves from her peaceful southern home in Hampshire to the bustling industrial town of Milton, her world is turned upside down. There, she becomes aware of stark contrasts between rich and poor, but also between masters and workers. As she learns to navigate this new society, she meets John Thornton, a stern and self-made mill owner who both challenges and fascinates her. Elizabeth Gaskell’s story explores themes of love, class, and moral courage. It’s a moving portrait of two people divided by social worlds, but united by the struggle to understand one another.