Thorney Hall: A Story Of An Old Family

By Holme Lee

Book Overview

Thorney Hall: A Story Of An Old Family is a novel by Lee Holme that tells the story of the Thorney family, a wealthy and influential family in England. The novel is set in the early 20th century and follows the lives of the Thorney family members, including their struggles, triumphs, and secrets.The story begins with the death of the family patriarch, Sir John Thorney, and the subsequent inheritance of the family estate by his grandson, John Thorney Jr. The young heir is faced with the daunting task of managing the family estate and navigating the intricate family dynamics.As the story progresses, the reader is introduced to various members of the Thorney family, including Lady Thorney, John Jr.'s mother, who is struggling to come to terms with her husband's death; John Jr.'s sister, Mary, who is torn between her duty to the family and her desire for independence; and the family's loyal butler, James, who holds many of the family's secrets.The novel explores themes such as family loyalty, love, betrayal, and the struggle to maintain tradition in a changing world. It also delves into the complexities of class and social status in early 20th century England.Overall, Thorney Hall: A Story Of An Old Family is a captivating tale of a family's journey through life, love, and loss, and their quest to preserve their legacy amidst changing times.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: 1432649728
• ISBN13: 9781432649722
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"