Edina - Wood, Henry

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Résumé :
When superstition plagues a small village, the workers go on a strike, leaving time for reflection. What started as a normal day in the dreary mining town of Trennach quickly spirals into disarray after the sound of the Seven Whistlers is heard, warning of impending doom. The Seven Whistlers are harbingers of death, said to be the spirits of fishermen and miners killed by accidents related to their trade. According to the legend, an unmistakable bird's cry can be heard right before a tragedy or death, alerting those nearby. After a miner in Trennach is pierced by this sound, he warns his fellow workers, who band together and refuse to go in the mines to work. However, not everyone in the small town is so inclined to believe in legends, or the word of just one man. Set in the 19th century, Edina: A Novel by Mrs. Henry Wood is a dramatic sensation novel first published nearly one-hundred and fifty years ago in 1876. With vivid description of the setting and intimate portraits of the town's occupants, including a sickly bookstore owner, a talented doctor, superstitious miners, and more, Edina: A Novel provides modern audiences with an intricate perspective of the Victorian working class and their motivations. With timeless themes of morality, class, and the supernatural, Edina: A Novel is both compelling and insightful. This edition of Edina: A Novel by Mrs. Henry Wood now features a striking new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition of Edina: A Novel crafts an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original sentiment and drama of Mrs. Henry Wood's work. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe....

Biographie:
Mrs Henry Wood was born in Worcester, England. She began writing at a young age and published her first novel, The Nightshade in 1854. Her early works were often serialized in newspapers, a common practice for Victorian novelists and in addition to East Lynne, her other notable works include The Channings (1862), The Shadow of Ashlydyat (1863), and Mrs. Halliburton's Troubles (1862). These novels typically feature intricate plots and strong moral messages. Wood's novels often address social issues such as gender roles, class disparity, and the position of women in society. Her characters frequently grapple with these issues, reflecting her own views on social reform and Mrs. Henry Wood was one of the best-selling authors of her time and enjoyed significant popularity in both England and America Wood's novels are known for their melodramatic elements, detailed character development, and exploration of moral and social issues. Her writing often delves into themes of love, betrayal, and social class, reflecting the values and concerns of Victorian society. Her detailed portrayal of domestic life, moral dilemmas, and social issues contributed to the development of Victorian domestic fiction....

Sommaire:
Mrs. Henry Wood (17 January 1814 - February 10, 1887) was an English author. She is well known for her 1861 novel East Lynne. Many of her works sold well abroad and were extensively read in the United States. She was more well-known in Australia than Charles Dickens at the time. Ellen Price was born in Worcester in 1814. She married Henry Wood in 1836, and they resided in Dauphin?, South France, for 20 years. Following the failure of Wood's business, the family (including four children) returned to England and resided in Upper Norwood, near London, where Ellen Wood began writing. This benefited the family. Henry Wood died in 1866. She wrote more than 30 novels, many of which (particularly East Lynne) were extremely popular. Some of the most well-known include Danesbury House, Oswald Cray, Mrs. Halliburton's Troubles, The Channings, Lord Oakburn's Daughters, and The Shadow of Ashlydyat. Her literary tone is conservative and Christian, with occasional religious rhetoric....