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The story is framed as an older, happily married Dr. William Harrison recounting the chaotic story of his youth to a bachelor friend.

Duncombe's high-ranking households are overwhelmingly dominated by widows and wealthy spinsters.

Fresh from his training in London, young Dr. Harrison moves to the quiet, fictional country town of Duncombe to assist an established physician, Mr. Morgan.

The BBC famously combined this novella with Cranford and My Lady Ludlow to create the critically acclaimed 2007 television series Cranford . 📚 Where to Find the Book