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The End of the House of Alard
Hardcover
General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025629452
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 366
Weight: 1.51
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The End of the House of Alard is a poignant and powerful exploration of the disintegration of the traditional English landed gentry in the aftermath of the Great War. Set in the rolling hills of Sussex, Sheila Kaye-Smith's novel follows the Alard family as they struggle to maintain their ancestral estate and social standing in a rapidly changing world. As the pressures of inheritance taxes, shifting economic realities, and the psychological scars of the war take their toll, the younger generation is forced to choose between the suffocating weight of family duty and the promise of personal freedom.
The narrative masterfully intertwines themes of religious devotion, social class, and the inevitable passage of time. Through the diverse experiences of the Alard siblings-ranging from traditionalist adherence to radical spiritual shifts-Kaye-Smith captures a pivotal moment in British history where the old order clashes with the burgeoning modern era. A significant work of 20th-century realism, The End of the House of Alard offers a deeply felt portrait of a family's decline and the quiet resilience found in the search for a new identity beyond the walls of a crumbling manor.
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