The True Heart
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The True Heart
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The True Heart
The True Heart is a love story set in Victorian England by one of the most original writers of the twentieth century.
Leaving her orphanage at sixteen, Sukey Bond finds employment as a servant in the remote New Easter Farm, deep within the Essex Marshes. There she falls in love with simple, gentle Eric, the son of the rector's wife.
But when their relationship is discovered, they are swiftly separated. So begins Sukey's quest to be reunited, a quest that will take her through every layer of Victorian society...
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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The True Heart by Sylvia Townsend Warner is praised for its captivating storytelling and unique perspective, attracting a devoted following among readers. The author is noted for her nuanced portrayal of marginalised and vulnerable characters, earning acclaim for her bold and versatile writing style.

Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241476109
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 February 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 160g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Sylvia Townsend Warner (1893-1978) grew up in rural Devonshire before moving to London and writing her debut novel, Lolly Willowes (1926). With her partner Valentine Ackland, she was active in the Communist Party and served in the Red Cross during the Spanish Civil War. Her novels include Mr Fortune's Maggot, The True Heart, Summer Will Show, After the Death of Don Juan, The Corner That Held Them and The Flint Anchor.
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