Half A Lifetime Ago

Half A Lifetime Ago is a novel by Elizabeth Gaskell that was first published in 1855. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Milly Barton, who, after being orphaned at a young age, is taken in by her uncle and aunt. Milly grows up in a strict and repressive household, where she is constantly reminded of her lowly status as an orphan. As Milly grows older, she falls in love with a young man named Edward Wilkins, who is the son of a wealthy businessman. Despite their different social backgrounds, Milly and Edward begin a secret relationship, which is eventually discovered by Milly's aunt. Milly is forced to end the relationship and is sent away to live with another relative. Years later, Milly returns to her hometown and is reunited with Edward, who is now married and has children. Milly must confront her feelings for Edward and the choices she made in the past that have led her to her current situation. Half A Lifetime Ago is a poignant and emotional novel that explores themes of love, social class, and the consequences of our choices. Gaskell's writing is rich and descriptive, painting a vivid picture of life in Victorian England. This book is a must-read for fans of classic literature and historical fiction.Susan and Michael were to be married in April. He had already gone to take possession of his new farm, three or four miles away from Yew Nook--but that is neighbouring, according to the acceptation of the word in that thinly-populated district, --when William Dixon fell ill. He came home one evening, complaining of head-ache and pains in his limbs.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