Questa autrice esplora un ampio spettro di temi, dai romanzi storici ai racconti contemporanei, con molte delle sue opere adattate per radio e televisione. Il suo stile è caratterizzato dalla capacità di immergere i lettori in diversi ambienti e periodi. L'autrice dimostra un profondo interesse per la psicologia umana e le relazioni interpersonali, riflesso nei suoi personaggi meticolosamente elaborati. La sua vasta produzione letteraria ha ottenuto il plauso sia del pubblico che della critica.
High on Garth Fells in the county of Lancashire, life was ruled by the bitter cold winds in the winter of 1760. By candlelight, Ned Howarth of Kit's Hill farm pens a humble proposal of marriage to Miss Dorcas Wilde. Dorcas is hesitant, should she marry him or remain single?
The book explores the intricate development of the Cuban tobacco industry, highlighting its transformation from a prestigious manufacturing hub to a leaf exporter influenced by overseas trade. It delves into the dynamics of a powerful tobacco oligarchy, the peasant grower class, and the reliance on slave and indentured labor. The narrative reveals how foreign and domestic capital shaped large plantations and extreme sharecropping practices, alongside the struggles of a shrinking luxury market and the prevalence of small-scale production into the twentieth century.
Focusing on the intricate histories of Cuban tobacco, Jean Stubbs' extensive writings explore themes of cultivation, trade, and labor, linking them to broader narratives of migration and identity. This collection features 19 articles published from 1982 to 2024, showcasing her comprehensive research that combines sociological, anthropological, and agronomic perspectives. Stubbs' foundational work, particularly on Havana cigars, positions her as a leading historian in the field, offering valuable insights into the cultural and economic significance of tobacco in Cuba.
Als die Londonerin Marina überraschend aus Cornwall nach Hause zurückkehrt, um ihre Ehe zu retten, macht sie eine Entdeckung, die ihre bisherige geordnete Existenz in Frage stellt.
Im Mittelpunkt stehen 2 Schwestern aus konservativem Elternhaus, die unterschiedliche Lebensstile verkörpern: Zoe pflegt die traditionellen Werte, die unkonventionelle Leila strebt eine Karriere als Malerin an.
