North and South

In this Penguin Classic, Gemma Whelan narrates the story of Margaret Hale, who leaves her comfortable Hampshire home for the industrial town of Milton when her father leaves the Church. Initially disturbed by her new environment, Margaret becomes increasingly aware of the struggles faced by local mill workers, igniting her passion for social justice. Elizabeth Gaskell masterfully blends personal emotion with societal issues, presenting Margaret as a distinctive heroine in Victorian literature.