Brought to you by Manor House Books, this classic novel has 
been adapted for a modern readership by bestselling historical romance 
author D.G. Rampton. Reader Reviews"Never having read the original, I was motivated to read this due to my respect for Rampton’s talent. So
 glad I did! So much more than a romance, but a social critique of the 
hardships of the newer industrial society in the Victorian era, many of 
which are totally relevant today." "I read North and South years 
ago, and found it over wordy...Ms Rampton has done a really excellent 
job in making the book readable for a modern audience, without losing 
the essentials of the plot...I really recommend the revised book." Set
 in Victorian England, North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell was first 
published in 1854. This adaptation stays true to the dramatic social 
commentary of the original, while bringing into greater prominence the 
love story at its core, which is reminiscent of Jane Austen's Pride and 
Prejudice. Uprooted from her idyllic existence in the South of 
England, Margaret Hale moves with her family to an industrial town in 
the North, where she develops a passionate sense of social justice upon 
witnessing the hardships suffered by the local mill workers. Her views 
often bring her into conflict with wealthy mill-owner John Thornton, who
 befriends her family. But their turbulent relationship masks a deep 
attraction that cannot be subdued, and a bond that only strengthens when
 tested by the vagaries of fate. Foreword by D.G. Rampton North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell was first published in 1854 as a serialised novel, in Charles Dickens’ magazine Household Words.
 It is considered to be a social novel, as it deals with themes of 
justice and inequality in Victorian England. It also touches upon 
religious philosophy, and it is poignant to reflect on Gaskell’s writing
 in the context of her own life, for, like her heroine, Gaskell also 
suffered hardships and grieved over untimely deaths. The social 
and philosophical facets of the novel elevate it above the commonplace, 
but – as I am a romance author! – it will come as no surprise that my 
favourite parts focus on the intense, passionate relationship between 
Margaret Hale and Mr Thornton. Some of you may recognise parallels with 
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, however, there is a darkness to North
 and South that gives the romance a more complex flavour. Why 
meddle with such a classic, you may well ask. Many have enjoyed the 
original version, that is true, but many others have never discovered 
the beauty of Gaskell’s words, as they prefer to watch the BBC series 
rather than attempt to navigate her dense, meandering prose. Her editor,
 Charles Dickens himself, is purported to have complained about her 
“intractability” for resisting his requests for her to be more concise. Please
 be aware, this adaptation is for the romantic, not the classics 
scholar! I have vigorously abridged the novel (almost 50% has been 
edited out), while staying true to each storyline and character. And I 
have brought the romance into greater focus, giving it more room to 
breathe, as in the original it is often buried beneath other themes. So
 make yourself your favourite beverage, find a cosy reading nook, and 
settle down to enjoy a captivating story that will take you on a ride of
 emotions, before reaching its gloriously happy conclusion.
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