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The old wives' tale
Book • 1908
The Old Wives' Tale follows the lives of Constance and Sophia Baines, two sisters with vastly different personalities and destinies.
The novel spans nearly 70 years, from the early Victorian era to the early 20th century, exploring themes of family, love, loss, and the passage of time.
It is set in both the fictional town of Bursley (modeled on Burslem) and Paris, offering a rich tapestry of social and historical context.
The novel spans nearly 70 years, from the early Victorian era to the early 20th century, exploring themes of family, love, loss, and the passage of time.
It is set in both the fictional town of Bursley (modeled on Burslem) and Paris, offering a rich tapestry of social and historical context.
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Gyles Brandreth in relation to his son's name, highlighting Arnold Bennett's fame and a book he wrote.
Gyles Brandreth in relation to his son's name, highlighting Arnold Bennett's fame and a book he wrote.
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S10 EP10: Gyles Brandreth
