Catherine Sloper is forbidden by her wealthy father to marry the fortune-hunting Morris Townsend. She secretly promises to marry Townsend when he is ready, but then realizes that Townsend is only waiting for her father to change his mind about her inheritance.
This novel, based on George Eliot's own experiences of provincial life, is an ambiguous work where moral choice is subjected to the hypocrisy of the Victorian age. Headstrong Maggie Tulliver finds that her love for her brother turns to conflict, due to his bourgeois standards.
This lavish celebration of Misty, the groundbreaking 1970s British horror comic for girls, features essential stories like Moonchild, The Sentinels, Nightmare Academy and The Loving Cup, alongside critical essays in an oversized hardback.
Part of the Lion Care series, this title offers the right level of help and explanation for children experiencing the problem of understanding ageing. Carolyn Nystrom gives reassurance to every child.