That Dreadful Boy is a sweeping domestic novel about family ties, pride, and the quiet courage people summon when loved ones are tested. Set in a late‑19th‑century world of mansions, nurses, and moral dilemmas, it follows a man named Tom Sylvester and the extended circle around his newborn son, with tensions between generations and the pull of old loyalties shaping every choice.
The story centers on the arrival of a first child and the clash of perspective between a devoted mother, a protective wife, and a son who grows into a man marked by both generosity and peril. As danger whispers in the background, the characters discover how far they will go to protect the vulnerable and to reclaim trust, dignity, and happiness.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book follows the tale of a young man named Tom Sylvester and his journey as a new father. As his son battles a life-threatening illness, Tom reconsiders his view on family, responsibility, and what it means to be a father. The author explores the complexities of family dynamics as Tom learns to navigate his own newfound role as a caregiver and protector. Along the way, Tom must confront his own anxieties, generational trauma, and what it truly means to be a man. The book delves into the deep emotional and psychological aspects of fatherhood, and challenges traditional gender roles and expectations. Through Tom's journey, the author provides a nuanced and thought-provoking examination of the beauty, struggles, and profound impact of the father-child bond. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330779743_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330779743
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330779743
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)