Crowley Castle

By Elizabeth Gaskell

Book Overview

Crowley Castle is a novel written by Elizabeth Gaskell, first published in 1850. The story revolves around a young woman named Dorothy Forster, who lives with her family in the remote and isolated Crowley Castle. Dorothy is a spirited and independent young woman, who longs for adventure and excitement beyond the confines of her home. One day, a group of Jacobite rebels arrives at the castle, seeking refuge from the authorities. Among them is Edward Ravenswood, a handsome and charismatic young man who captures Dorothy's heart. As the rebels plot their next move, Dorothy finds herself drawn deeper into their cause, risking everything to help them in their fight against the government.However, as the rebellion unfolds, Dorothy soon discovers that the path to true love and freedom is fraught with danger and sacrifice. She must navigate treacherous political waters, confront betrayal and heartbreak, and ultimately make a choice that will determine the course of her life.Filled with romance, adventure, and political intrigue, Crowley Castle is a classic tale of love and loyalty set against the backdrop of a turbulent period in British history. Gaskell's vivid descriptions of the rugged landscape of Northumberland and the complex characters that populate her story make this a compelling and unforgettable read.Poor Theresa Every day she more and more bitterly rued her ill-starred marriage. Often and often she cried to herself, when she was alone in the dead of the night, 'I cannot bear it--I cannot bear it ' But again in the daylight her pride would help her to keep her woe to herself. She could not bear the gaze of pitying eyes; she could not bear even Victorine's fierce sympathy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162658908
• ISBN13: 9781162658902
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"