The lonely plough
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ISBN10: 9374129396
ISBN13: 9789374129395
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 15 2026
Pages: 258
Weight: 0.77
Height: 0.58 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789374129395
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 15 2026
Pages: 258
Weight: 0.77
Height: 0.58 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A frost-laced dawn breaks over the Lancashire countryside, where the silence of open fields is as heavy as the burdens carried by those who work them. Set against the raw beauty and quiet isolation of Edwardian England, this early twentieth-century novel draws readers into the heart of rural British life, where hardship and hope are woven as tightly as the family bonds that sustain its characters. With the subtlety and psychological depth reminiscent of Thomas Hardy novels and the evocative lyricism found in Mary Webb books, this English literary classic explores the tension between the land's enduring rhythms and the fragile dreams of those who toil upon it. Long out of print and now republished by Alpha Editions, this work has been restored for today's and future generations, offering a rare glimpse into the struggles and quiet triumphs of countryside isolation. The story unfolds with a keen eye for the nuances of rural hardship-capturing not only the physical demands of farm life, but also the emotional complexities of family relationships tested by poverty, tradition, and the relentless march of time. As the landscape itself becomes a character, readers are invited to experience the stark beauty and underlying melancholy of a world on the cusp of change. This edition is not just a reprint-it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, presenting an authentic portrait of historical fiction that will resonate with classic literature readers and historical fiction fans alike. Its vivid depiction of the Lancashire countryside and its people offers a window into a vanished era, yet the themes of endurance, longing, and connection remain deeply relevant. For anyone drawn to the enduring allure of rural British fiction, this newly restored classic stands as both a literary milestone and a poignant testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
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