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Hilda Lessways

Hilda Lessways

By: Arnold Bennett
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 In the second installment of Bennetts captivating series set in the Five Towns—reflecting the real-life Potteries of Staffordshire—Hilda Lessways delves into the life of Hilda before her marriage to Edwin Clayhanger, a character introduced in the first book. This richly woven narrative follows Hildas journey as she strives for independence and navigates her professional life as a shorthand clerk and a lodging house keeper in bustling London and vibrant Brighton. As her relationship with the enigmatic George Cannon deepens, Hilda faces the tumultuous consequences of a bigamous marriage and unexpected pregnancy, ultimately leading her back to a poignant reconciliation with Edwin Clayhanger. (Summary by Simon Evers)Copyright Culture and Heritage classics Drama & Plays Social Sciences
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  • 036 - Book 6 Chapter 6

    036 - Book 6 Chapter 6
    Feb 21 2026
    In the second installment of Bennetts captivating series set in the Five Towns—reflecting the real-life Potteries of Staffordshire—Hilda Lessways delves into the life of Hilda before her marriage to Edwin Clayhanger, a character introduced in the first book. This richly woven narrative follows Hildas journey as she strives for independence and navigates her professional life as a shorthand clerk and a lodging house keeper in bustling London and vibrant Brighton. As her relationship with the enigmatic George Cannon deepens, Hilda faces the tumultuous consequences of a bigamous marriage and unexpected pregnancy, ultimately leading her back to a poignant reconciliation with Edwin Clayhanger. (Summary by Simon Evers)
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    19 mins
  • 035 - Book 6 Chapter 5

    035 - Book 6 Chapter 5
    Feb 20 2026
    In the second installment of Bennetts captivating series set in the Five Towns—reflecting the real-life Potteries of Staffordshire—Hilda Lessways delves into the life of Hilda before her marriage to Edwin Clayhanger, a character introduced in the first book. This richly woven narrative follows Hildas journey as she strives for independence and navigates her professional life as a shorthand clerk and a lodging house keeper in bustling London and vibrant Brighton. As her relationship with the enigmatic George Cannon deepens, Hilda faces the tumultuous consequences of a bigamous marriage and unexpected pregnancy, ultimately leading her back to a poignant reconciliation with Edwin Clayhanger. (Summary by Simon Evers)
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    22 mins
  • 034 - Book 6 Chapter 4

    034 - Book 6 Chapter 4
    Feb 19 2026
    In the second installment of Bennetts captivating series set in the Five Towns—reflecting the real-life Potteries of Staffordshire—Hilda Lessways delves into the life of Hilda before her marriage to Edwin Clayhanger, a character introduced in the first book. This richly woven narrative follows Hildas journey as she strives for independence and navigates her professional life as a shorthand clerk and a lodging house keeper in bustling London and vibrant Brighton. As her relationship with the enigmatic George Cannon deepens, Hilda faces the tumultuous consequences of a bigamous marriage and unexpected pregnancy, ultimately leading her back to a poignant reconciliation with Edwin Clayhanger. (Summary by Simon Evers)
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    14 mins
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