A sharp, character-driven tale of love, duty, and high-stakes family politics at a grand country estate.
In a portrait of a historic family, two generations clash over marriage, inheritance, and the pressures of social expectation. The Norchester setting glows with morning light, drawing readers into breakfast-table conversations, sharp wit, and the quiet drama of desire and duty. As rumors swirl and loyalties shift, the paths of love and responsibility run against each other in a story rich with social detail and quiet tension.
This edition follows the early pages of a larger saga, where a young man’s choices, a powerful father’s dreams, and a circle of society insiders shape a fateful year and the future of a family lineage.
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with sharp dialogue, social nuance, and a grounded portrait of family life and courtship.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides an incisive exploration of the complex relationship between father and son within the context of a strict military upbringing. Set against the backdrop of an aristocratic family's estate, it delves into themes of generational conflict, duty, class, and the haunting grip of the past. The author skillfully weaves together psychological insights and social commentary, exploring the profound impact of paternal authority on a man's life and choices. Through the lens of the Westmorland family, this book offers a nuanced examination of the often-turbulent dynamics between fathers and sons, shedding light on the ways in which they shape individual destinies and the course of history. 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 9781331438939_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-9781331438939
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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-9781331438939
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331438939
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