Audiobook of Precious Bane

Precious Bane

by Mary Webb

Delve into the captivating world of Precious Bane, a poignant tale of resilience and the enduring power of love amidst the harsh realities of rural life. Mary Webb's masterful storytelling transports readers to the heart of the English countryside, where Prue Sarn, a young woman scarred by a life of hardship, embarks on a journey of self-discovery and unwavering determination. Prue, born into a family marred by poverty and misfortune, faces a world that seems determined to break her spirit. Yet, within her fragile frame lies an unyielding strength, a determination to survive and find solace in the beauty of the natural world.

Book Details

Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1924

Author

Mary Webb image

Mary Webb

England

Mary Webb was an English romance novelist and poet of the early 20th century. She was born in Meole Brace, Shropshire, England, on March 25, 1881. Webb's childhood was marked by poverty and illness, b...

More on Mary Webb

Download eBooks

Listen/Download Audiobook

Read by:
00:00
Playback Speed 1.0
00:00
  • Select Speed

Related books

Wyllard's Weird Cover image

Wyllard's Weird by Mary Elizabeth Braddon

When young and enigmatic Edward Wyllard inherits his family's ancestral home, he is met with a chilling discovery - a cold case that has haunted the W...

  Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor Cover image

Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor by R.D. Blackmore

Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor is a novel by English author Richard Doddridge Blackmore, published in 1869. It is a romance based on a group of hist...

The Wing of Azrael, Volume 1 Cover image

The Wing of Azrael, Volume 1 by Mona Caird

It explores themes of love, marriage, and the role of women in Victorian society. The first volume of this book was published in 1889, and it quickly...

The Heirloom Cover image

The Heirloom by T. Duthie-Lisle

It tells the story of a family heirloom passed down through generations and the impact it has on the lives of those who possess it. The book was writ...

Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker. Vol. III Cover image

Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker. Vol. III by Berthold Auerbach

Embark on a journey through time and emotion with "Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker. Vol. III" by Berthold Auerbach. This exquisite collection o...

Claude Gueux Cover image

Claude Gueux by Victor Hugo

Publié en 1834, ce livre explore les thèmes de l'injustice sociale et du système pénal. L'histoire se déroule dans la France du XIXe siècle et suit le...

For Love and Life Vol. II Cover image

For Love and Life Vol. II by Margaret O. Oliphant

This compelling book delves into the complexities of human relationships and the transformative power of love, guiding readers through a remarkable jo...

The Jolly Parisiennes and Other Novelettes Cover image

The Jolly Parisiennes and Other Novelettes by Emile Zola

What if you could peek behind the curtain of Parisian high society and see what really goes on? The Jolly Parisiennes and Other Novelettes by Émile Z...

Allan Quatermain Cover image

Allan Quatermain by H. Rider Haggard

“An Adventurer – He that goes out to meet whatever may come!” This is the credo of Allan Quatermain, the quintessential, swashbuckling protagonist of...

John Halifax, Gentleman Cover image

John Halifax, Gentleman by Dinah Craik

This novel, was one of the popular and beloved novels in the Victorian era. It is told in the first person by Phineas Fletcher, an invalid son of a Qu...

Reviews for Precious Bane

No reviews posted or approved, yet...