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One of EM Forsters most cherished and criticallyacclaimed works Howards End is an examination of social mores class strife and personal relationships in turnofthecentury England
The story revolves around three disparate families the idealistic Schlegels consisting of Margaret Helen and brother Tibby the wealthy Wilcox family parents Henry and Ruth and their children and the impoverished Basts Leonard and his wife Jacky
When the Wilcox family moves to London and discover they are living close to their new acquaintances the Schlegels a friendship is kindled between the infirm Ruth Wilcox and Margaret Schlegel Ruth who has a strong attachment to her country house called Howards End pens a note leaving the house to Margaret but Henry and his children both conceal and burn the note to prevent its discovery
What follows is a series of events that threaten to destroy all three of the families broken engagements infidelities and even a secret pregnancy all leading to a shocking death and prison sentence for one of the protagonists
A classic of early 20th century literature Howards End has been adapted numerous times for the stage and screen most notably for the 1992 Oscarwinning Merchant Ivory film starring Emma Thompson Anthony Hopkins and Helena Bonham Carter It is presented here in its original and unabridged format It is narrated by renowned audiobook narrator Sara Nichols best known for her performances of Charlotte Bronts Jane Eyre Willa Cathers Prairie Trilogy and Miles Franklins My Brilliant Career
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