Elster’s Folly A Novel

Elster’s Folly A Novel

Mrs. Henry Wood

19,57 €
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Repro India Limited
Año de edición:
2024
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ISBN:
9789369078035

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Elster’s Folly: A Novel by Mrs. Henry Wood is a story set in a picturesque village in the English Midlands, centered around the Elster family and their connections within the community. The novel opens with a serene scene at the local station, where the arrival of a goods train sets the stage for a tale filled with personal and social intrigue. Percival Elster is introduced as a distinguished young man with a mysterious past tied to his prominent family. The narrative explores the complex dynamics of the Elster family, particularly focusing on the tragedy surrounding Val’s late brother George and the legacy of their family. As the story unfolds, the reader is drawn into a web of class, personal dilemmas, and societal pressures, with themes of family secrets, guilt, and the consequences of past actions playing a central role. The village of Calne, with its close-knit community and rich history, serves as the backdrop for the Elster family’s drama, where the impact of past decisions and tragedies continues to reverberate. Mrs. Henry Wood skillfully weaves together the individual struggles of the characters with the broader social expectations of the time, creating a poignant and engaging tale of love, loss, and redemption.

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