Description
In this compelling realist novel, Margaret Oliphant delves into the complexities of family, finance, and societal expectations. When the patriarch of the esteemed Vernon's Banking House disappears, leaving the institution on the brink of collapse, it is the formidable Catherine Vernon who steps in, using her own fortune and sheer will to avert disaster. The narrative follows the intertwined lives of the Vernon family, particularly focusing on the young Hester, who navigates love, loss, and the weight of inheritance amidst the precariousness of their financial world. Oliphant masterfully portrays her characters with a blend of keen observation and profound empathy, revealing their flaws and strengths with warmth and kindness.
Available Editions
paperback
Independently Published
Published Jan 1, 2021
276 pages
ISBN: 9798506188254
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Details
First Published
1883
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Hester by Margaret Oliphant.