The Hired Man
Narrated by Malcolm Sinclair
The Cumbrian Trilogy, Book 1
- Released
- December 3, 2015
- Length
- 8 hrs 1 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Sceptre
This compelling saga follows John Tallentire, a man born into the working class in Cumbria, as he transitions from farm laborer to coal miner with his wife Emily. Spanning from 1898 to the early twenties, the novel explores his struggle to overcome the humbling constraints of his social status. Praised as a classic, the story offers a richly detailed and evocative portrayal of life during this period.
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