Anna of the Five Towns

"Anna of the Five Towns" is a novel by Arnold Bennett that tells the story of Anna Tellwright, a young woman living in the Potteries area of Staffordshire, England. Anna's life is heavily influenced by her controlling father and the strict rules of the Methodist church. However, she finds love and freedom in her marriage to Henry, a respectable man. Despite her own struggles, Anna tries to help a young man named Willy who is dealing with the consequences of his father's poor decisions. The novel explores themes of family, love, and the impact of societal expectations on individual lives."