Heritage - Couverture souple

Bradford, Ralph

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1163809373 ISBN 13 : 9781163809372

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Heritage is a historical novel by Ralph Bradford that tells the story of a family's struggle to preserve their legacy amidst the changing times of the 20th century. The book follows the lives of the Whitaker family, who have been the proud owners of a large estate in the English countryside for generations. As the world around them changes rapidly, the family must navigate through the challenges of war, social upheaval, and economic turmoil to keep their heritage intact.The novel begins in the early 1900s, as the patriarch of the family, George Whitaker, passes away, leaving his son, William, to take over the estate. William is a traditionalist who is deeply attached to his family's history and traditions, but he soon realizes that the world is changing rapidly, and he must adapt to survive. As the First World War breaks out, William and his family are forced to confront the harsh realities of war, and they must make difficult choices to protect their home and their way of life.As the story progresses, the family faces new challenges, including the rise of socialism, the decline of the aristocracy, and the changing role of women in society. The novel explores the tensions between tradition and progress, as the Whitakers struggle to balance their love for their heritage with the need to adapt to the changing times.Overall, Heritage is a richly detailed and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of an English family over the course of the 20th century. It is a story of love, loss, and resilience, and it is sure to captivate readers who are interested in history, family sagas, and the enduring power of tradition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1163809373
• ISBN 13: 9781163809372
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 152
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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