Leighton Court: A Country House Story (1895)

By Henry Kingsley

Book Overview

Leighton Court: A Country House Story is a novel written by Henry Kingsley, first published in 1895. The book tells the story of the Leighton family, who live in a grand country house in England. The family consists of the father, Sir Richard Leighton, his wife, Lady Leighton, and their three children, Arthur, Mary, and Lilian. The novel follows the family's trials and tribulations as they navigate the social and economic changes of the late 19th century.The story begins with the arrival of a new tenant, Mr. John Ford, who takes up residence in a cottage on the Leighton estate. Mr. Ford is a wealthy businessman who has made his fortune in the United States, and his arrival sets in motion a chain of events that will change the Leighton family forever.As the novel progresses, we see the Leighton family struggling to maintain their position in society, as the world around them changes rapidly. They are faced with financial difficulties, social upheaval, and personal tragedies, but they remain determined to preserve their way of life.Throughout the book, Kingsley explores themes of class, wealth, and social mobility, as well as the changing role of women in society. He also provides a detailed portrait of life in a grand country house, with its intricate social hierarchies and complex relationships.Leighton Court: A Country House Story is a compelling novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the English upper classes in the late 19th century. It is a timeless tale of love, loss, and the struggle to maintain one's place in society, and it remains a classic of English literature to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164891200
• ISBN13: 9781164891208
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"