The Russel Family

By Anna Hastings

Book Overview

""The Russel Family"" by Anna Hastings is a novel that tells the story of the Russel family, a wealthy and influential family living in New York City in the early 20th century. The novel follows the lives of the family members, including patriarch Henry Russel, his wife Elizabeth, and their children, as they navigate the challenges of love, marriage, and social status.The novel begins with the arrival of a young woman named Alice, who is hired as a governess for the Russel children. Alice quickly becomes entangled in the family's drama, particularly with the eldest son, Edward, who is engaged to a woman named Margaret. As Alice and Edward grow closer, they must confront the societal expectations and family pressures that threaten to keep them apart.Meanwhile, Elizabeth struggles with her own desires and ambitions, as she longs for a life beyond the confines of her wealthy social circle. Henry, too, must confront his own limitations as he faces financial difficulties and the changing political landscape of the early 20th century.Through the eyes of its various characters, ""The Russel Family"" explores themes of love, family, class, and ambition, painting a vivid portrait of a bygone era and the people who lived in it.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: 1162762896
• ISBN13: 9781162762890
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"