Publisher's Synopsis
Mary Barton (1848), read by Maggie Ollerenshaw, tells the story of our heroine, who is torn between two lovers. She is also divided between loyalty to her family and social justice, when false accusations lead to the condemnation of an innocent man. Dramatic and romantic; a tale of desperation, tragedy, and optimism in the face of adversity.
North and South (1855), read by Jenny Agutter, is a largely autobiographical story. A genteel countryside family are shocked by grimy and squalid inner-city conditions when they move into town. The daughter, Margaret Hale, vows to promote equality for workers. As she befriends the working-class families, she starts to discover herself, too.
