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A Novel Introduction

Visit Elizabeth Gaskell’s House between 15 October until Sunday 26 October and you can purchase a mystery Elizabeth Gaskell book for £5 with your admission ticket.

This offer is linked to the House’s current exhibition, I’ve Never Read Elizabeth Gaskell, which explores how three young writers in residence have engaged with Elizabeth’s legacy for the first time, an experience shared by many of our visitors.

A variety of paperback titles will be wrapped in brown paper and waiting for visitors to select their mystery read.  They include Wives and DaughtersNorth and SouthMary BartonCranfordSylvia’s LoversRuth and a short story collection*. 

*all books subject to availability

15 - 26 October

ALL DAY

10-year Anniversary

And we've got a house. Yes! we really have

Elizabeth Gaskell, 1850