Silas Marner

Silas Marner is George Eliot's tale of one man's journey from bitterness to contentment thanks to a surprise visit from an orphan girl. Silas Marner lives alone outside the village of Raveloe. An outcast from a religious community he shuns company and devotes himself to his work. When his precious hoard of gold is stolen Silas sinks further into misery. But then the unexpected happens - a little girl wanders into his house in the middle of a cold night. When her mother is found dead outside Silas adopts the girl naming her Eppie after his beloved sister. Through Eppie Silas finds a new lease on life and the chance to be part of a community again. Warm-hearted and humorous Silas Marner has been a favorite of generations of readers.