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Having and Holding, Vol. 1 of 3 (Classic Reprint): A Story of Country Life - Couverture souple

J. E. Panton

 
9781330087688: Having and Holding, Vol. 1 of 3 (Classic Reprint): A Story of Country Life

Synopsis

Dive into a country life saga where duty, desire, and social tension collide in a small village clinging to old manners and new ideas. This installment follows Jacinth Merridew as she weighs love, duty, and the chance of a different life against the pull of family loyalty and village expectations.



Set against a backdrop of green lanes, drawing rooms, and bustling parlors, the story weaves together romance, finances, and the ethics of ambition. It explores how personal choices ripple through intimate relationships, friendships, and the larger social stage of a close-knit community.



In this vivid world, readers meet a cast of relatable characters navigating conscience, class, and countryside politics. The tone blends sharp social observation with warm, human moments, inviting you to follow tensions that simmer beneath polite smiles and familiar routines.




  • Experience a faithful portrait of village life, with its pressures, loyalties, and quiet ironies.

  • Watch Jacinth confront competing desires—romance, independence, and family duty.

  • Enjoy witty social satire as private letters and public gossip reveal hidden truths.

  • Feel the pull between tradition and reform amid the era’s changing norms.



Ideal for readers who crave thoughtful historical fiction centered on character, community, and the complexities of love and responsibility.

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