A gripping family drama about love, duty, and choices that shape a lifetime.
This tightly told novel follows a large, intertwined family as they face trust, loyalty, and the pull of personal happiness. Set against a world where social expectations press hard on relationships, the characters must decide how to live with love, responsibility, and the consequences of their choices.
- Rich, multi?dimensional characters whose questions about marriage, autonomy, and family tension drive the story
- A portrait of intimate life at home, where conversations, compromises, and fears shape each day
- The push and pull between tradition and personal happiness, examined through two generations
- A thoughtful look at how faith, duty, and social codes influence intimate decisions
Ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven literary fiction about relationships, modern mores, and the weighing of heart and duty.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book skillfully explores the shifting dynamics of a family after the loss of both parents. Through the experiences of the Oversedge children, the author delves into themes of grief, responsibility, and the search for meaning in the face of adversity. The story unfolds as the children navigate their new reality, each coping in their own way. Muriel, the eldest, grapples with her desire for independence while struggling to provide stability for her younger siblings. Douglas, torn between his dreams and familial obligations, seeks solace in engineering. The younger children, shaped by the absence of their parents, must learn to navigate the complexities of life without their guiding presence. Set against the backdrop of social and cultural changes, this book offers a poignant examination of the transformative power of loss and the resilience of the human spirit. It invites readers to reflect on the complexities of family bonds, the challenges of growing up, and the search for purpose amidst life's inevitable upheavals. 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 9781331631828_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-9781331631828
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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-9781331631828
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 306 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.64 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1331631823
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 306 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25980867/1
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