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Mrs Engels
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Longlisted for a UK Guardian First Book Award
Love is a bygone idea, centuries-worn. There are things we can go without, and love is among them; bread and a warm hearth are not.
In September 1870, a train leaves Manchester bound for London. On board is Lizzie Burns, a poor worker from the Irish slums, embarking on the journey that will change her forever. Sitting in the first-class carriage beside her lover, the wealthy mill-owner Frederick Engels, the vision of a life of peace and comfort takes shape before her eyes.
But as Lizzie soon learns, 'the world doesn't happen how you think it will. The secret is to soften to it, and to take its blows.'
Mrs Engels by Gavin McCrea explores this poignant narrative, painting a vibrant picture of love, ambition, and the complexities of life during a transformative period in history.
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Mrs Engels by Gavin McCrea has received praise for its vivid depiction of 19th-century life, bringing to life the personal and political intricacies surrounding Friedrich Engels. Critics have highlighted the engaging narrative style and the depth with which McCrea explores the experiences of Lizzie Burns, offering a fresh perspective on historical events through her eyes. The novel is appreciated for its rich character development and the way it intertwines personal stories with broader socio-political themes.
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ISBN: 9781925321319
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 January 2016
Country: Australia
Imprint: Scribe Publications
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 332g
Pages: 352
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