Welcome to the world of, what must surely be Elizabeth Gaskell's most charming novel, Cranford. This story of the 'Amazons' of Cranford has never been out of print. Now a new season of events just for you celebrates the quiet strength of women's community and the most enduring friendships in literature. Here you can value the small joys: the perfect cup of tea, the first bloom in a well-tended garden, and the comfort of a shared story. In a world
