In Cranford, society belongs to the women. Amazons of middle age, high refinement and "Elegant Economy". From the Jenkyn's sisters Deborah and Matilda, to Miss Pole; irascible and incredulous. From honourable Mrs Jamieson to Mrs Fitz-Adams.

Elizabeth Gaskell shows us the insights and workings of these spinsters across 16 episodic chapters, first published as a serial in Household World, and later being adapted into radio, plays and even a television series.

Narrated by Michael Ward.