{"product_id":"wives-and-daughters-illustrated-elizabeth-cleghorn-gaskell-9784320678057","title":"Wives And Daughters (Illustrated)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated Edition: \u003c\/strong\u003e Includes 20 stunning illustrations capturing key moments from each chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Features: \u003c\/strong\u003e Contains a detailed \u003cstrong\u003esummary\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecomprehensive character list\u003c\/strong\u003e, and an engaging \u003cstrong\u003ebiography\u003c\/strong\u003e of Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDive into the rich tapestry of 19th-century English society with Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell's final masterpiece, \"Wives and Daughters,\" now available in a beautifully illustrated edition. This enchanting novel unfolds in the idyllic village of Hollingford, where Molly Gibson, the daughter of a respected country doctor, finds her life turned upside down by her father's remarriage. Thrust into a complex web of new family dynamics, societal expectations, and burgeoning romance, Molly's journey is a poignant exploration of human relationships and the search for personal identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Molly navigates the challenges of evolving friendships and an emerging step-family, she encounters an array of vivid characters-from the aristocratic Cumnor family to the troubled Hamley brothers-each expertly depicted in this edition's vibrant illustrations. These artworks not only bring Gaskell's rich descriptions to life but also enhance the storytelling with visual depth and emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition also includes a thoughtful summary that distills the novel's events, a detailed list of characters to help readers track the sprawling cast, and a biography of Elizabeth Gaskell that offers insights into her life and the social issues that influenced her writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWives and Daughters\" is not just a novel but an immersive experience into Victorian life, blending Gaskell's acute social commentary with heartfelt drama. Ideal for both new readers and Gaskell enthusiasts, this illustrated edition is a treasure to behold and a celebration of classic literature that continues to resonate today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 4320678052\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9784320678057\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Micheal Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/24\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 788\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.97lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.57d","brand":"Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49084012462335,"sku":"9784320678057","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/wives-and-daughters-illustrated-elizabeth-cleghorn-gaskell-9784320678057","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}