storiet v.2

theme

voice

language

sign in
Capa de Home before dark, or, the saga of Miss Edie Hill

a novel ·

Home before dark, or, the saga of Miss Edie Hill

por

In this portrait of a small cotton mill town in Lancashire, Edie Hill is essentially portrayed as a tragic heroine: she works hard; raises an illegitimate son, and loses her family one by one as they fall victim to the …

start reading + shelf
  • ● 94% match for you
  • ● drama & plays

the long version

In this portrait of a small cotton mill town in Lancashire, Edie Hill is essentially portrayed as a tragic heroine: she works hard; raises an illegitimate son, and loses her family one by one as they fall victim to the cotton dust from years spent at the mill. However, Edie is a very funny character, and the tragic points in her story are interspersed with moments of great warmth and humour.

M

Margaret's verdict

"In this portrait of a small cotton mill town in Lancashire, Edie Hill is essentially portrayed as a tragic heroine: she works hard; raises an illegitimate son, and loses her …"

— Margaret

highlights

what readers held onto

No highlights yet. Be the first.

discussion

what readers said

No reviews yet. Finish it; tell us what you found.