About “Deerbrook”

The novel follows the arrival of the Ibbotson sisters, Hester and Margaret, in the village of Deerbrook, where speculation arises about which sister might marry the local apothecary, Edward Hope. Hope ultimately marries Hester, but their marriage is unhappy, and he faces a serious accusation of grave-robbing from a malicious village gossip.

Book details

Published
1839
Latest edition
1839 · ISBN 9780141439396
ISBN
9780141439396

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How many pages is Deerbrook?

Deerbrook by Harriet Martineau has 656 pages.

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