Classic Love Stories

Precious Bane

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  • 1926 first published
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Mary Webb's Precious Bane (1926) is a classic romance novel.

A free LibriVox audiobook (11 h 27 min) is available.

About Precious Bane

Published in 1924, Precious Bane is a novel by Mary Webb (1881 - 1927) which touches on ambition, prejudice and hatred but also on the power of love. Prue Sarn is a farm girl in rural Shropshire during the period of the Napoleonic Wars and is viewed with suspicion by the local community because of having been born with a harelip. Her ambitious and domineering brother betrays her and her superstitious neighbours accuse her of witchcraft. An itinerant weaver Kester Woodseaves, makes his living by weaving for the local people in their homes. Like Prue, he loves the natural world and comes to recognises Prue's inner strength and beauty. ( Noel Badrian)
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Precious Bane — LibriVox recording, 11 h 27 min in 32 sections.

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Who wrote Precious Bane?

Precious Bane was written by Mary Webb and first published in 1926.

What genre is Precious Bane?

It is usually shelved as Classic Love Stories.

Is there a free audiobook of Precious Bane?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 11 h 27 min.

What books are similar to Precious Bane?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Great Gatsby, A Farewell to Arms and Anthem.

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