The Hall and the Grange: A Novel by Archibald Marshall
"The Hall and the Grange: A Novel" by Archibald Marshall is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. This novel explores the lives and dynamics of two families, the Eldridges and the Crowboroughs, within a rural English setting. Central to the story are the characters Colonel Eldridge and his brother Sir William, as well as the next generation, including Norman and Pamela. The narrative unfolds around themes of family relationships,
social status, and the impacts of past conflicts. The opening of the novel sets a peaceful scene in the garden of Hayslope Hall, where Colonel Eldridge is enjoying a quiet afternoon and begins a conversation with his brother, Sir William. Their dialogue revolves around their gardens and the burdens of family legacy. As they discuss their respective homes—Hayslope Hall and Hayslope Grange—issues of inheritance and the future loom large, hinting at underlying tensions related to their deceased brother Hugo’s troubled legacy. The narrative establishes an intimate portrait of the family dynamics at play, against the backdrop of rural life, while foreshadowing potential conflicts stemming from social relationships and the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Marshall, Archibald, 1866-1934 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Hall and the Grange: A Novel |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print archive. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Country life -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mate selection -- Fiction |
| Subject | Brothers -- Fiction |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39595 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 30, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 110 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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