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The charming and witty prequel to Cranford, Mr Harrison's Confessions is a neglected Gaskell classic with all the period detail, brilliantly drawn characters and a well-knitted plot associated with Gaskell's works. Enjoying the comforts of his well-kept home in middle age, country doctor William Harrison is prevailed upon by his longtime friend Charles, a bachelor, to dispense some advice on the 'wooing and winning' of women's affections. So begin the fascinating and varied recollections of one of Gaskell's best-loved characters. Lured to rural Duncombe by the promise of a partnership in a country practice, William finds himself trapped in claustrophobic provincial life where society is apparently presided over by the scheming of a set of under-occupied middle-aged women. Their supposed matchmaking prowess in fact leaves much to be desired; so much so, indeed, that before long the hapless young physician finds himself betrothed to three women - none of whom is the beautiful Sophy, the woman he truly desires. Chaotic, hilarious and poignant, Mr Harrison's Confessions is a comedy of manners - and of errors - that will resonate with Gaskell aficionados and newcomers alike.

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Book category Books in English Fiction & related items Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

• Full title: Mr Harrison's Confessions
• Author: Elizabeth Gaskell
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128
• EAN: 9781843915188
• ISBN: 1843915189
• ID: 02609143
• Publisher: Hesperus Press Ltd
• Weight: 118 g
• Dimensions: 196 × 121 × 10 mm
• Date of publishing: 29. August 2014

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