The novel revolves around Sylvia Robson, a beautiful and strong-willed woman living in a small coastal town in northern England during the late 18th century. She is torn between her love for two men: Kinraid, a charismatic sailor who has just returned from sea, and Philip Hepburn, a wealthy and steady farmer who has long been in love with her.
By Elizabeth Gaskell · First published 1863 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 14 chapters