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Description
The village of Marsdale is a quiet corner of the world, cradled in a remote dale in England's lovely Lake District. The rhythm of life in the deeply religious, sheltered community has not changed for centuries. But in 1936, when Waterworks representative Jack Ligget from industrial Manchester... read more
Cast of Characters/Important People
- Janet Lightburn: A devout local woman of rare passion and strength of spirit
- Jack Ligget: An industrial developer planning to build a new water reservoir
First Sentence
The sound of water slipping through the wooden spokes of the cartwheels was like a slow, soft-washing hum.
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Authors & Contributors
- Sarah Hall (Author)
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