Publisher's Synopsis
Precious Bane is a novel written by Mary Webb, which has been published in a large print edition. The story is set in rural England during the early 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Prue Sarn, who is born with a cleft palate and is therefore considered to be cursed by the superstitious people of her village. Despite this, Prue is a strong-willed and intelligent girl who dreams of escaping the poverty and prejudice of her community. As she grows older, Prue becomes involved in a complicated love triangle with two very different men: Kester Woodseaves, a gentle and sensitive farmer, and Jancis Beguildy, a wealthy landowner's daughter who is both beautiful and manipulative. As Prue navigates the challenges of her love life and tries to find her place in the world, she must also confront the prejudices and superstitions that continue to haunt her.Throughout the novel, Webb explores themes of love, identity, and the power of superstition. The book has been praised for its vivid descriptions of rural life and its sympathetic portrayal of a character who is often marginalized by society. With its large print edition, Precious Bane is accessible to readers of all ages and abilities, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking for a compelling and thought-provoking read.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1924. A novel by Mary Webb (Mrs. Henry Bertram Law Webb), the Shropshire Novelist. Her beautifully crafted characters are set against a timeless landscape that Webb knew intimately. Her finest achievement was the award of the Prix Femina, a coveted literary prize, for this her fifth novel, Precious Bane, a story of rural Shropshire in the early nineteenth century. This book was greatly admired by the Prime Minister, Stanley Baldwin, who sent the author a letter of appreciation.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.
