Anna of the Five Towns

Released: February 2, 2026
Length: 9 hrs 2 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

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Set in the industrial heart of Victorian England, "Anna Tellwright" follows the isolated Anna as she navigates the oppressive influences of her miserly father and the strict Methodist community of Bursley. Despite inheriting a fortune, she faces daunting choices between the ambitious Henry Mynors and the sensitive Willie Price, grappling with her desire for personal freedom against societal expectations. Bennett vividly portrays the struggles of Anna in a world rife with social pressures and moral dilemmas.

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