{"product_id":"the-old-wives-tale-arnold-bennett-9784910554112","title":"The Old Wives' Tale: The Omnibus Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the heart of Victorian England, Arnold Bennett's masterpiece, The Old Wives' Tale, weaves the captivating stories of the Baines sisters, Constance and Sophia. Born into the modest comfort of a draper's family in the provincial town of Bursley, their paths diverge wildly as they navigate through love, loss, ambition, and the relentless march of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Constance, the steadfast elder, embraces the predictable rhythms of life within the bounds of their family shop, finding contentment in domesticity and familiar surroundings. Sophia, the spirited younger sister, breaks free from the constraints of provincial life, embarking on a thrilling, tumultuous journey that takes her far from home. Their tales crisscross the changing landscape of the nineteenth century, revealing the profound impacts of time and choice upon individual destinies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Arnold Bennett masterfully chronicles the ordinary and extraordinary events that shape the sisters' lives, offering a poignant, detailed portrait of Victorian England. The Old Wives' Tale is not just the story of Constance and Sophia; it is a powerful, timeless exploration of human nature, family bonds, and the surprising resilience of the female spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Arnold Bennett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 4910554114\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9784910554112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Matatabi Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/18\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 686\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.99lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.37d","brand":"Arnold Bennett","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45265346101503,"sku":"9784910554112","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_80831abb-18eb-4b88-8fa9-9f069423a83c.jpg?v=1713420698","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-old-wives-tale-arnold-bennett-9784910554112","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}