Publisher's Synopsis
Elizabeth Gaskell was one of the most famous writers during the Victorian era. Gaskell's detailed descriptions of British society during her time has made her books of great interest to scholars of literature and history. Gaskell's most famous works include North and South, Cranford, and Wives and Daughters. Cousin Phyllis is a novella centering around a young man who moves to the country and befriends his cousin.