The Hallam Succession by Amelia E. Barr
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"The Hallam Succession" by Amelia E. Barr is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story is set in Yorkshire, England, and revolves around the lives of the Hallam family, specifically focusing on the relationships and emotional challenges faced by characters such as Squire Henry Hallam, his daughter Elizabeth, and his son Antony. The book explores themes of family loyalty, societal expectations, and the contrasting desires for change and
tradition. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the picturesque Hallam-Croft, a symbol of heritage and comfort for the Hallam family. Squire Henry, a traditional and benevolent figure, is excited about the upcoming visit from his American relatives, Richard and Phyllis Fontaine, which stirs mixed emotions in his children, particularly Elizabeth and Antony. Elizabeth is concerned about bridging cultural differences, while Antony appears disillusioned with their serene provincial life. As the family navigates these new dynamics and the arrival of their cousins, the story hints at deeper underlying tensions related to personal ambitions and inherited duties, setting the stage for conflict that promises to unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Barr, Amelia E., 1831-1919 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Hallam Succession |
| Credits |
Etext produced by Andrea Ball, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team, produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions. HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Christian fiction |
| Subject | Methodists -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6806 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-06806-0 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 496 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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