Edina - Wood, Henry
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When superstition plagues a small village, the workers go on a strike, leaving time for reflection. What started as a normal day in the dreary mining town of Trennach quickly spirals into disarray after the sound of the Seven Whistlers is heard, warning of impending doom. The Seven Whistlers are harbingers of death, said to be the spirits of fishermen and miners killed by accidents related to their trade. According to the legend, an unmistakable bird's cry can be heard right before a tragedy or death, alerting those nearby. After a miner in Trennach is pierced by this sound, he warns his…mehr

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When superstition plagues a small village, the workers go on a strike, leaving time for reflection. What started as a normal day in the dreary mining town of Trennach quickly spirals into disarray after the sound of the Seven Whistlers is heard, warning of impending doom. The Seven Whistlers are harbingers of death, said to be the spirits of fishermen and miners killed by accidents related to their trade. According to the legend, an unmistakable bird's cry can be heard right before a tragedy or death, alerting those nearby. After a miner in Trennach is pierced by this sound, he warns his fellow workers, who band together and refuse to go in the mines to work. However, not everyone in the small town is so inclined to believe in legends, or the word of just one man. Set in the 19th century, Edina: A Novel by Mrs. Henry Wood is a dramatic sensation novel first published nearly one-hundred and fifty years ago in 1876. With vivid description of the setting and intimate portraits of the town's occupants, including a sickly bookstore owner, a talented doctor, superstitious miners, and more, Edina: A Novel provides modern audiences with an intricate perspective of the Victorian working class and their motivations. With timeless themes of morality, class, and the supernatural, Edina: A Novel is both compelling and insightful. This edition of Edina: A Novel by Mrs. Henry Wood now features a striking new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition of Edina: A Novel crafts an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original sentiment and drama of Mrs. Henry Wood's work.
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Mrs. Henry Wood turned into an extraordinary English writer of the Victorian era famend for her insightful and socially astute novels. With a literary career spanning numerous a long time, Wood made a huge effect on the nineteenth-century literary panorama. While she wrote prolifically, one among her standout works is the fascinating novel, "The Channings," posted in 1862. Ellen Wood's pen call, Mrs. Henry Wood, have become synonymous together with her literary accomplishments. She possessed a keen expertise of the human circumstance and an expertise for delving into the intricacies of Victorian society. "The Channings" exemplifies her narrative talent, imparting a compelling exploration of own family dynamics, societal expectations, and private aspirations within the inflexible framework of the nineteenth-century magnificence shape. In "The Channings," Wood masterfully weaves a tapestry of characters, each with awesome personalities and pursuits. The novel serves as a mirror reflecting the challenges faced by individuals striving for fulfillment amidst the triumphing social norms. The Channing circle of relatives, below Wood's deft storytelling, turns into a microcosm of Victorian society, allowing readers to navigate via topics of affection, ambition, and the effects of societal expectancies.