"Lovers of Sylvia. Volume 1 by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a gripping story of love, loyalty and war set on the coast of England. The main character, Sylvia Robson, lives happily in the picturesque town of Muncaster, until sailor Charles Cramp appears on her path. Their love becomes only the beginning of a complex story full of jealousy, secrets and obstacles. The author explores the depths of human feelings and depicts the violation of ideals during the war. This book will leave you on the edge of admiration and sadness as it reveals the complexity of interpersonal relationships in the antebellum era.