The Crooked Branch

The Crooked Branch is a novel written by Elizabeth Gaskell, published posthumously in 1859. The novel follows the story of two sisters, Maggie and Mary, who are separated at a young age when their mother dies. Maggie is taken in by her wealthy aunt and uncle, while Mary is sent to live with her father's family in Ireland. The novel explores the differences in their upbringing and how it affects their lives as adults.Maggie grows up privileged and sheltered, but she struggles with her own sense of identity and purpose. She becomes engaged to a man who she believes will bring her happiness, but their marriage is fraught with difficulties. Meanwhile, Mary grows up in poverty and experiences the harsh realities of life in Ireland. She becomes involved in the Irish independence movement and falls in love with a revolutionary.As the sisters' lives unfold, they both face challenges and hardships. Maggie's marriage begins to crumble, and she must confront the truth about her husband's character. Mary becomes caught up in the violence of the Irish independence movement and must make difficult choices about her own beliefs and loyalties.The Crooked Branch is a powerful exploration of family, identity, and the choices we make in life. Gaskell's vivid descriptions of Ireland and its people bring the story to life, and her nuanced portrayal of the sisters' relationship is both moving and thought-provoking. The novel is a must-read for fans of Victorian literature and anyone interested in the complex dynamics of family and society.It's noan so bad, uncle; he's not dead; the letter does not say that, dunnot think it. He's flitted from that lodging, and the lazy tykes dunna know where to find him; and so they just send y' back th' letter, instead of trying fra' house to house, as Mark Benson would. I've alwayds heerd tell on south-country folk for laziness. He's noan dead, uncle; he's just flitted; and he'll let us know afore long where he's gotten to.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.