A sensitive and moving portrait of life and manners in an English country village during the 1830s, Cranford recounts the events and activities in the lives of a group of spinsters and widows.
Anne Thackeray Ritchie Books
Anne Isabella Ritchie was an English writer and a central figure of the late Victorian literary scene. Her novels, highly regarded in their time, are perhaps best remembered today for placing traditional fairy tale narratives within a Victorian milieu. She is also noted for her role as the custodian of her father's literary legacy. Ritchie's distinctive voice brought a unique perspective to classic storytelling, making her work resonate with readers.