Length12h 5m
About this audiobook
In "A Pit-brow Lassie," John Monk Foster crafts a vivid narrative set against the backdrop of the coal mining industry in 19th century England. The story follows the life of a young female protagonist who defies societal norms to work as a pit-brow lass, hailing the resilience and dignity of women in a male-dominated field. Foster's prose is characterized by rich local dialect and an immersive realism that accurately reflects the socio-economic conditions of the time, while also engaging with themes of gender, labor, and class struggle. The novel navigates the tensions between the harshness of industrial life and the warmth of community, offering a critical lens on the period's industrialization and its impact on human lives. John Monk Foster was deeply rooted in the mining community and often drew on his own experiences and observations from growing up in a coal-mining region. His intimate knowledge of the struggles faced by workers and their families infuses his writing with authenticity and empathy. Foster's background provided him with a unique perspective that he transformed into a poignant exploration of the personal and social implications of mining work, an industry he was both part of and critical of. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in historical fiction that intertwines social commentary with relatable characters. "A Pit-brow Lassie" not only illuminates the grit of the mining industry but also celebrates the resilience of women who carved out their own space within it. Foster's masterful storytelling invites readers to reflect on the enduring struggles for equality and identity in a changing world.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Romance
Length12 hrs 5 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter I.—The New Wench.
23Chapter XXIII.—"Off With The Old Love, on With The New."
2Chapter II.—Beneath the Wheel.
24Chapter XXIV.—Another Betrothal.
3Chapter III.—In Dingley Wood.
25Chapter XXV.—George Bamforth's News.
4Chapter IV.—Retrospective.
26Chapter XXVI.—Approaching the Goal.
5Chapter V.—News From Australia.
27Chapter XXVII.—Henry Willesden is Suspicious.
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6Chapter VI.—On the Trail.
28Chapter XXVIII.—The Solicitor Speaks His Mind.
7Chapter VII.—An Adventure Underground.
29Chapter XXIX.—Back From Exile.
8Chapter VIII.—Missing.
30Chapter XXX.—Terrible News.
9Chapter IX.—Through the Window.
31Chapter XXXI.—After the Honeymoon.
10Chapter X.—Arthur Willesden's Schemes.
32Chapter XXXII.—At the Sign of the Boar's Head.
11Chapter XI.—Undercurrents at Work.
33Chapter XXXIII.—The Arrest on the Pit Bank.
12Chapter XII.—Reconciled.
34Chapter XXXIV.—The Meeting in Dene Wood.
13Chapter XIII.—The Tobacco Box.
35Chapter XXXV.—Daff Burdock.
14Chapter XIV.—On the Canal Bank.
36Chapter XXXVI.—A Deadly Blow.
15Chapter XV.—Kate Visits the Mine.
37Chapter XXXVII.—Arrested Again.
16Chapter XVI.—Beyond the Fallen Roof.
38Chapter XXXVIII.—After the Murder.
17Chapter XVII.—The First Breath of Suspicion.
39Chapter XXXIX.—"Guilty or Not Guilty."
18Chapter XVIII.—Inside the Snare.
40Chapter XL.—A Letter from Luke.
19Chapter XIX.—At No. 9, Craig's Court.
41Chapter XLI.—When the Cloud Lifted.
20Chapter XX.—Richard Hampton.
42Chapter XLII.—Unmasked at Last.
21Chapter XXI.—The Fall of the Thunderbolt.
43Chapter XLIII.—Nemesis.
22Chapter XXII.—Luke Standish's Flight.
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