The Old House A Novel

By Cecile Tormay

The old house: A novel unfolds against the backdrop of a city in flux, where tradition and modernity intersect in the life of a builder whose identity is bound to legacy. The opening presents a contemplative arrival on a wintry evening, with the protagonist stepping into a newly finished home that is both architectural triumph and familial anchor. This house, though freshly constructed, carries the symbolic weight of generations, grounding the narrative in questions of belonging, continuity, and change. The early scenes shift fluidly between the intimacy of family interaction and the undercurrents of a broader social reordering. Domestic rituals are rendered with care, yet beneath them lies a palpable sense of unease a quiet recognition that the world outside is no longer in harmony with the certainties of the past. The narrative's introspective tone and deliberate pace highlight the central figure s internal struggle as he reflects on lineage, duty, and the slow erosion of familiar structures. This is a story of permanence tested by time, of the tensions between idealism and practicality, and of the emotional architecture that binds individuals to both place and purpose.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 937146819X
• ISBN13: 9789371468190
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"