- “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Brontë: This classic novel is set on the Yorkshire moors and tells a tale of passion, love, and revenge.
- “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Brontë: Another iconic novel from the Brontë sisters, “Jane Eyre” follows the life of its eponymous character and includes Yorkshire settings, such as Lowood School and Thornfield Hall.
- “The Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Burnett: While not entirely set in Yorkshire, this beloved children’s novel features the Yorkshire moors as a prominent location, where the main characters explore and befriend each other.
- “A Month in the Country” by J.L. Carr: This evocative novel takes place in a village in the Yorkshire countryside and explores themes of trauma, healing, and art.
- “The Tenant of Wildfell Hall” by Anne Brontë: Another work by a Brontë sister, this novel delves into themes of marriage and independence, with its Yorkshire setting playing an important role.
- “South Riding” by Winifred Holtby: Set in the fictional county of South Riding, which takes inspiration from East Yorkshire, this novel offers a detailed exploration of local politics, social issues, and relationships.
- “The Rotters’ Club” by Jonathan Coe: While partially set in Birmingham, this multi-layered novel also features Yorkshire settings. It explores the lives and relationships of a group of friends during the 1970s and reflects upon social and political changes of that era.
- “The Crimson Petal and the White” by Michel Faber: Although primarily set in Victorian London, parts of the story take place in the Yorkshire countryside. This sweeping novel follows the life of a young prostitute striving for a better life.
- “A Kestrel for a Knave” by Barry Hines: Set in a mining community in South Yorkshire, this novel follows the struggles of Billy Casper, a young boy who finds solace in training a kestrel.
- “Riders” by Jilly Cooper: This contemporary novel focuses on the lives of equestrian enthusiasts and horse racing personalities. While the story moves across different locations, parts of it are set at the fictional stately home ‘Warley Hall’ in Yorkshire.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Yorkshire
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