Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Early autumn presents a vivid portrait of a prestigious New England family on the brink of change, set during an opulent gathering meant to restore their waning influence. The event, hosted at the grand family estate, becomes a stage where longstanding traditions meet the restless stirrings of modern attitudes. A young woman’s return from overseas sparks interest, but it is her mother’s captivating and unconventional spirit that draws the focus of the assembled guests, unsettling the carefully maintained order. Beneath the formal elegance of the evening lies a web of quiet rivalries, generational friction, and the subtle drama of reputations at risk. The novel explores how pride, social standing, and adherence to custom begin to falter under the pressure of individuality and change. Each moment at the gathering reveals layers of emotional complexity, hinting at shifts in how family, society, and personal freedom are understood, making this a compelling study of transition from rigid convention to a more fluid, uncertain future.
