I resonate with Molly’s disappointment when something anticipated with excitement doesn’t end up meeting the expectations. The visit becomes more uncomfortable still after Molly falls asleep, only waking to find that her companions have left, leaving her alone among the noble people of the house. What happens when our adventure goes wrong? This is what Molly Gibson wrestles with when the much anticipated visit to The Towers-the local manor house outside of her village-turns out to be more awkward than expected. This week Erin Carlstrom shares a reading of, and her thoughts on, Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell. We will be posting extracts from stories which highlight special moments of travel and adventure for you to enjoy.
Places to Go, People to See is a special feature that The Reader is bringing to you in the hope that it may provide some inspiration on how we can spend our time at home during these difficult times. Literature provides us with one of the most powerful experiences of travel, all from the comfort of our front living room.
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