The Two Lancrofts, Vol. 1 of 3 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

C. F. Keary

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331086965 ISBN 13 : 9781331086963

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A grand English estate hosts a tightly wound drama of family duty, money, and memory. Set in a world of drawing rooms, gardens, and quiet plotting, the opening pages follow two executors as they navigate loss, inheritance, and the uneasy hopes of a young heir.

The scenes blend sharp social observation with intimate moments, where cousins spar and secrets begin to rise to the surface. A mix of witty dialogue, reflective narration, and vivid descriptions of place helps establish a mood of restraint, tension, and unfolding possibility.

• Atmospheric description of Speilby Abbey, its grounds, and the near-sea setting that frames the characters’ lives.


• Introductions to Willie and Hope Lancroft, their hopes, and the weight of family duty.


• Conversations about money, education, travel, and the role of art and poetry in modern life.


• A social circle that blends family, clergymen, and acquaintances, all orbiting around a shared inheritance.

Ideal for readers of period drama and character-driven fiction who enjoy subtle power plays and rich, era-spun detail.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331086965
• ISBN 13: 9781331086963
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 322
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