num_pages: 360
description: When his sister dies in childbirth, John Barton blames her impulsive sister, Esther, whose mysterious disappearance broke her heart. Before vanishing, Esther had vowed "to make a lady" of her niece Mary--words that stir the girl's ambition. Determined to escape poverty, Mary rejects the love of dependable Jem Wilson for Harry Carson, a rich man who embodies everything her father hates. As a love story and as social commentary, "Mary Barton" deserves to reclaim its once-wide audience and be heard again.
language: English
title: Mary Barton
titlecomplete: Mary Barton
genres: Classics, British Literature, Historical, Classic Literature, Romance, Historical Fiction, Literature, 19th Century, Fiction, Victorian
ratings_count: 19511
places: Manchester, England, England
publisher: Penguin Audio