This classic Victorian novel tells the story of Lizzie Lorton, a young woman living in the rural village of Greyrigg. As Lizzie navigates the complexities of love, family, and social class, she confronts the hypocrisy and inequality of her time. The book provides a vivid portrayal of Victorian society, with its rigid gender roles and class hierarchies, and offers a critique of the prevailing attitudes towards women and the poor. Linton's sensitive and nuanced portrayal of Lizzie makes her a memorable and sympathetic heroine, and the book remains a significant work of fiction from the period.

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