Hilda Lessways

In the second volume of the trilogy, events in ‘Clayhanger’ are retold from the perspective of Hilda Lessways, who is embarking upon a relationship with George Cannon, a charismatic entrepreneur, whose success has taken him from the Five Towns to Brighton. A disastrous bigamous marriage and pregnancy result. Finally, however, she is reconciled with Edwin Clayhanger and one of Bennett’s most living heroines must face up to her conflicting emotions, and the reality of her hopes and tragedies.

In cel de-al doilea volum al trilogiei, evenimentele din „Clayhanger” sunt reluate din perspectiva lui Hilda Lessways, care incepe o relatie cu George Cannon, un antreprenor carismatic, al carui succes l-a dus din cele cinci orase la Brighton. Rezulta o casatorie bigama dezastruoasa si o sarcina.