• Front cover of vintage Bronte interest book 'Path to the Silent Country' by Lynne Reid Banks - showing a wistful woman gazing over the moors.
  • Front cover of vintage Bronte interest book 'Path to the Silent Country' by Lynne Reid Banks - showing a wistful woman gazing over the moors.
  • Page of vintage Bronte interest book 'Path to the Silent Country' by Lynne Reid Banks - showing introduction about Lynne Reid Banks.
  • Page of vintage Bronte interest book 'Path to the Silent Country' by Lynne Reid Banks - showing Foreword by Lynne Reid Banks, London 1977.
  • Front cover of vintage Bronte interest book 'Path to the Silent Country' by Lynne Reid Banks - showing a wistful woman gazing over the moors.
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Path to the Silent Country Lynn Reid Banks Vintage Bronte Book Penguin Paperback 1988

Path to the Silent Country Lynn Reid Banks Vintage Bronte Book Penguin Paperback 1988

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Path to the Silent Country by Lynne Reid Banks Vintage Penguin Paperback book Brontë  interest 1988

'Path to the Silent Country' by Lynne Reid Banks vintage Penguin paperback from the 1980's great copy of this Brontë interest book. The book has a sticker showing it was originally purchased in 1988 at the Haworth Parsonage where the sisters lived in Yorkshire, England.

This fabulous story is set in Haworth Parsonage, amidst the rural landscape of the Yorkshire moors, where Charlotte Brontë, the renowned author of "Jane Eyre," resides and continues Charlotte's life story at the poignant time when she has experienced immense personal loss, having recently lost both her beloved sisters and brother.

Providing a deeper insight into the life of Charlotte Bronte, one of our greatest loved authors,  she is depicted as suffering alone after the deaths of her adored sibling. The novel delves into the experiences and emotions of Charlotte Bronte during this tragic period of her life exploring her inner strength and determination; her emotional journey, her triumphs and her struggles as she navigates the challenges of fame and continues to write.

'Path to the Silent Country' offers readers an intimate portrayal of Charlotte Brontë's inner world and the impact of her experiences on her writing.

Lynne Reid Banks is a bestselling author known for her works in both children's and adult literature.

In 'Path to the Silent Country', Lynne Reid Banks skilfully provides a fictionalized biography of the famous author, offering a beautifully written narrative set in the nineteenth century. It is a suitable read for fans of Jane Eyre, Victorian fiction, literary biographies, and those interested in the Brontë sisters' works.

REVIEWS:

"Lynne Reid Banks communicates her story with a clarity and conviction that establish her amongst the noblest of factual fiction writers" - review by 'The Guardian'

A must read book for fans of the Brontë Sister's classic novels that gives a fascinating insight into the later life of this beloved author of 'Jane Eyre'.

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Kittys Reader Notes & Book Excerpt

"In Haworth Parsonage only the tragic echoes of Charlotte's beloved sisters and brother now remained...
Lynne Reid Banks recreates Charlotte's indomitable courage as a woman and genius as a novelist as they gradually drew her back to life, despite the triple blow that she had suffered. The success of 'Jane Eyre', followed by 'Shirley', enabled her to venture into London society and meet the literary celebrities of the day. Although she could never really leave Yorkshire and never forget Monsieur Heger, there were other loves, and happiness did come, each time more unexpectedly and each time more poignantly..."

BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Paperback
  • Collectable
  • Vintage Historical Romance Novel

BOOK ERA:

  • 1980's Vintage Books

This vintage book has been specially selected by Kitty for good quality and its individual appeal.

Author Bio & Publication

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Lynne Reid Banks

Lynne Reid Banks is a bestselling author known for her works in both children's and adult literature. Lynne Reid Banks is a bestselling author known for her works in both children's and adult literature.

One of her most well-known if slightly controversial books is 'The Indian in the Cupboard', a classic children's novel that has sold nearly six million copies. She has written a total of forty-eight books and has gained recognition for her storytelling skills.


Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd.
Date: 1988
Edition: First Thus (First Penguin Edition - 4th Imprint)
Binding: Paperback
Dust Jacket: N/A

Not Illustrated.

  • USED BOOK: Vintage & Sustainable

Condition Notes: VERY GOOD

VERY GOOD:

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This is fresh from the attic in very good vintage condition.

Bears a souvenir sticker from 'The Bronte Parsonage Haworth'.

Pictorial card wraps still firm slight creasing to bottom right hand corner of front cover. Spine firm.

All the pages are sharp and clean with no messy graffiti of any kind just occasional minor creasing. Pages evenly tanned due to age.

Spine Intact with titles visible and minor wear.

Lovely Vintage Penguin Paperback Book.

Please remember this vintage book has been loved before and is not new condition is graded taking this into consideration.

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SIZE: 18 cms x 11 cms
FORMAT: Paperback
PAGES: 230

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