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Precious Bane
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Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025924175
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 332
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Precious Bane is a powerful and evocative novel set in the rural landscape of Shropshire during the Napoleonic Wars. Narrated by Prudence Sarn, a woman born with a facial disfigurement she considers her precious bane, the story is a lyrical exploration of life, superstition, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Prudence possesses a deep, quiet wisdom and a profound connection to the natural world, even as she faces the prejudices of her community.
The narrative centers on the stark contrast between Prudence's spiritual resilience and the ruthless ambition of her brother, Gideon. Driven by a hunger for wealth and status, Gideon enters into a tragic struggle against the land and fate itself, ultimately threatening to destroy everything he holds dear. Amidst this tension, Prudence finds hope in her secret love for the weaver Kester Woodseaves, a man who sees beyond her physical appearance to her inner grace.
Mary Webb's masterpiece is renowned for its rich use of local dialect and its vivid depiction of ancient country customs. Precious Bane remains a landmark of regional English fiction, celebrated for its poetic prose and its moving portrayal of sacrifice, greed, and the redeeming power of love.
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