PER | Level 6: North and South Gaskellov Elizabeth (2008)

This simplified English-language reader follows Margaret Hale and her parents as their lives change completely after they move to a smoky northern city. Margaret meets Mr Thornton, a wealthy cotton mill owner, and immediately dislikes him, although he falls passionately in love with her. When his workers go on strike, industrial drama and personal tragedy threaten Mr Thorntons dream.