The Old Wives' Tale

Enoch Arnold Bennett was a remarkable English novelist and journalist, famous for such novels as The Old Wives' Tale, The Card and the Clayhanger trilogy.

First published in 1908, The Old Wives' Tale tells the life story of two sisters – Constance and Sophia Baines: from their childhood in Bursley, England, to the reunion fifty years later. The plot of the story was inspired by the sight of the old lady Bennett once saw in a cafe.

A classic example of Bennett's humorous and undeniably pleasant style, this book is a real treasure. Do you want to trace the lives of the Baines sisters, to become the witness of their sadness and joy? Then download the book and enjoy the reading!