--- product_id: 33297726 title: "The Moorland Cottage" price: "AED 47" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/33297726-the-moorland-cottage store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # The Moorland Cottage **Price:** AED 47 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Moorland Cottage - **How much does it cost?** AED 47 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/33297726-the-moorland-cottage) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Moorland Cottage [Gaskell, Elizabeth] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Moorland Cottage Review: A good moral tale... - I suppose this could be described as a moral tale. Each character was either all good or all bad, but it was a nice light read with a satisfying ending. As you would expect with Elizabeth Gaskell, the writing is old-fashioned and takes a little time to get used to, but I enjoyed reading it. Review: "So little do we know of the inner truths of the households, where we come and go like intimate guests!" - Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is perhaps best known for "Cranford." I enjoyed that book with its quaint tales of the fictional town, and I loved the British mini-series as well. So I decided to try another Gaskell work, "The Moorland Cottage." This novella tells of a brother and sister, Andrew and Maggie Browne. The siblings recently lost their father, who apparently was a saintly man much beloved by their neighbors. Their mother, unfortunately, is a bit of a harridan. She strongly favors Andrew and makes Maggie slave away for his benefit. A nearby nobleman, Mr. Buxton, who was friends with Mr. Brown, attempts to help out the family by having them frequently as guests to his mansion. The children befriend Mr. Buxton's son, Frank, and niece, Erminia. Well, Maggie befriends them; Frank and Erminia quickly see Edward for what he is - pompous and self-important. Over the years, Maggie also becomes close to the sickly Mrs. Buxton, who acts as a mentor to the ignored, mousey child. "The Moorland Cottage" heads in fairly obvious directions and the writing lacks some subtlety; in particular, the repetitive scenes demonstrating Mrs. Browne's preference for her son were a bit over-done. Nevertheless, Gaskell writes with genuine emotion and plucks a few heartstrings along the way. I found myself often relating to the characters and finding much truth in the story. Gaskell's writing is even funny in places, and she lands a few social commentary jabs, such as, "[Maggie] had never before ventured into the world, and did not know how common and universal is the custom of picking to pieces those with whom we have just been associating." Although not a classic, this novella is enjoyable and likely to appeal to fans of Jane Austen and similar authors. This review is for the Kindle version, which is a public domain book. The text is generally fine, although I easily found at least a dozen typos. In particular, the word "if" is substituted for "it" on numerous occasions. Also, the paragraph breaks are often wrong, with extra breaks added throughout the book. These errors don't, however, interfere greatly with reading this novella. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #10,700,447 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #9,327 in Classic Literature & Fiction #61,092 in Historical Romances #125,322 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (458) | | Dimensions | 6 x 0.22 x 9 inches | | ISBN-10 | 1604594675 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1604594676 | | Item Weight | 5.3 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 96 pages | | Publication date | March 26, 2009 | | Publisher | SMK Books | ## Images ![The Moorland Cottage - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71y36DAeLZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good moral tale... *by L***S on October 10, 2015* I suppose this could be described as a moral tale. Each character was either all good or all bad, but it was a nice light read with a satisfying ending. As you would expect with Elizabeth Gaskell, the writing is old-fashioned and takes a little time to get used to, but I enjoyed reading it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "So little do we know of the inner truths of the households, where we come and go like intimate guests!" *by W***Y on August 6, 2012* Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is perhaps best known for "Cranford." I enjoyed that book with its quaint tales of the fictional town, and I loved the British mini-series as well. So I decided to try another Gaskell work, "The Moorland Cottage." This novella tells of a brother and sister, Andrew and Maggie Browne. The siblings recently lost their father, who apparently was a saintly man much beloved by their neighbors. Their mother, unfortunately, is a bit of a harridan. She strongly favors Andrew and makes Maggie slave away for his benefit. A nearby nobleman, Mr. Buxton, who was friends with Mr. Brown, attempts to help out the family by having them frequently as guests to his mansion. The children befriend Mr. Buxton's son, Frank, and niece, Erminia. Well, Maggie befriends them; Frank and Erminia quickly see Edward for what he is - pompous and self-important. Over the years, Maggie also becomes close to the sickly Mrs. Buxton, who acts as a mentor to the ignored, mousey child. "The Moorland Cottage" heads in fairly obvious directions and the writing lacks some subtlety; in particular, the repetitive scenes demonstrating Mrs. Browne's preference for her son were a bit over-done. Nevertheless, Gaskell writes with genuine emotion and plucks a few heartstrings along the way. I found myself often relating to the characters and finding much truth in the story. Gaskell's writing is even funny in places, and she lands a few social commentary jabs, such as, "[Maggie] had never before ventured into the world, and did not know how common and universal is the custom of picking to pieces those with whom we have just been associating." Although not a classic, this novella is enjoyable and likely to appeal to fans of Jane Austen and similar authors. This review is for the Kindle version, which is a public domain book. The text is generally fine, although I easily found at least a dozen typos. In particular, the word "if" is substituted for "it" on numerous occasions. Also, the paragraph breaks are often wrong, with extra breaks added throughout the book. These errors don't, however, interfere greatly with reading this novella. ### ⭐⭐⭐ The Moorland Cottage *by L***N on June 30, 2014* This is a bittersweet story that describes the plight of women in the days before Womens' Sufferage. I'm glad I read it on the Kindle because the writer used words that are not commonly used today. It was great to be able to tap on the word and see the definition. As the younger sister with an older brother, I could relate to the favoritism the mother had for her son. Luckily, for me, it wasn't that extreme as it was in the story. The story does drag on a bit and then it rushes to the end quite abruptly. The end was gratifying as it had a happily ever after epilogue. If your budget is tight, this is a good book for you, a decent read for not a lot of dough. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/33297726-the-moorland-cottage](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/33297726-the-moorland-cottage) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*