Victorian Short Stories: Alesther House

By M L Platt

At the dawn of Queen Victoria's reign, Alesther House stands as a grand Victorian ancestral estate shaped by tradition, honour, and quiet resilience. Within its stately walls, Lord Wright and his family navigate the shifting rhythms of early Victorian England, where duty and emotion must exist side by side.

Life at Alesther House is guided not only by rank, but by respect. While society beyond its gates observes strict hierarchies, the Wright household is bound together by loyalty, mutual regard, and an uncommon sense of shared purpose. Long-serving members of staff are trusted confidants. Newcomers seeking refuge from harsher circumstances find fairness and dignity. In times of joy, sorrow, misunderstanding, or change, every member of the household-family and servant alike-plays a meaningful role in the life of the estate.

Through moments of love, loss, jealousy, forgiveness, and steadfast devotion, this interconnected collection of stories explores what it means to lead with integrity in a world governed by expectation.

Rich in historical atmosphere and guided by deeply human values, Alesther House invites readers into a world where tradition endures, loyalty is earned, and even within the constraints of the Victorian era, compassion quietly shapes destiny.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1779626878
• ISBN13: 9781779626875
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: Tellwell Talent
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"