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Sylvia's Lovers is a novel by Elizabeth Gaskell, first published in 1863. The story is set in the late 18th century in the coastal town of Monkshaven, England, and follows the life of Sylvia Robson, a young woman who lives with her parents and works in her father's shop. Sylvia is courted by two men: the handsome and impulsive fisherman, Charley Kinraid, and the quiet and steady farmer, Philip Hepburn.As Sylvia struggles to choose between the two men, her life is further complicated by the arrival of the press gang, who are searching for able-bodied men to serve in the Royal Navy. Charley is impressed into service, and Sylvia is left heartbroken. Meanwhile, Philip continues to court Sylvia, but she is unable to fully commit to him.The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the impact of war on a small community. It also touches on social issues such as the press gang and the treatment of women in society. Sylvia's Lovers is considered one of Gaskell's most powerful and moving works, and is often cited as a masterpiece of Victorian literature.I can't help it, ' said Sylvia, half inclined to cry at his manner even more than his words. 'When folk are glad I can't help being glad too, and I just put out my hand, and she put out hers. To think o' yon ship come in at last! And if yo'd been down seeing all t' folk looking and looking their eyes out, as if they feared they should die afore she came in and brought home the lads they loved.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work