Elizabeth Gaskell
This charming and witty prequel to ,Cranford, is a neglected Gaskell classic with all the period detail, distinctively drawn characters, and a well-knitted plot associated with her works,Enjoying the comforts of his well-kept home, country doctor William Harrison is prevailed upon by his longtime friend Charles, a bachelor, to dispense some advice on the "wooing and winning" of womenâ€™s affections. So begins the fascinating and varied recollections of one of Gaskell's best-loved characters. Lured to rural Duncombe by the promise of a partnership in a country practice, William finds himself trapped in claustrophobic provincial life where society is apparently presided over by the scheming of a set of under-occupied middle-aged women. Their supposed matchmaking prowess in fact leaves much to be desired; so much so, indeed, that before long the hapless young physician finds himself betrothed to three womenâ€”none of whom is the beautiful Sophy, the woman he truly desires. Chaotic, hilarious, and poignant, this comedy of mannersâ€”and of errorsâ€”will resonate with Gaskell aficionados and newcomers alike.
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Mr. Harrison's Confessions