Everybody in The Lancashire village of Riggan is talking about Joan Lowrie, and who could blame them? Sheâs as beautiful as she is kindhearted and strong willed.
For years sheâs endured the daily beatings from her father who works in the pit, just like all the other men in town. But the pit is a dangerous place to be, and so when seventeen-year-old Liz is left to take care of her infant baby on her own, Joan comes to her aid.
Joan's many selfless acts donât go unnoticed. She catches the eye of two very different men. Things are not made easier by the arrival of the new vicar's daughter.
âThat Lass O' Lowrie'sâ is a tale of friendship, romance, and perseverance, set against the backdrop of a late 19th century mining village in England. Written and published in 1877 by Frances Hodgson Burnett, the novel easily rivals other famous titles of its generation, such as âPride & Prejudiceâ by Jane Austen and âJane Eyreâ by Charlotte BrontĂŤ.
Frances Hodgson Burnett was an English American playwright and author. Born in the UK in Manchester to a family of ironmongers, she later migrated to the United States where she would go on to write some of her most famous plays and novels.
During the span of her career, Frances Hodgson Burnett wrote and published more than 53 novels, most of them for adults. However, she is perhaps best known for her work in childrenâs literature, including famous titles such as âThe Little Princessâ (1905), âThe Secret Gardenâ (1911), and âLittle Lord Fauntleroyâ (1886).
Frances Hodgson Burnett is also known for her historical fiction, including acclaimed titles such as 'The Head of the House of Coombe' (1922) and its sequel, 'Robin' (1922).
Burnettâs work has been adapted for film many times. The latest movie adaptation of âThe Secret Gardenâ was released in 2020, starring Colin Firth and Julie Walters.