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Family Fortunes: A Domestic Story

Family Fortunes: A Domestic Story

Garret, Edward

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ISBN10: 1163792551
ISBN13: 9781163792551
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 380
Weight: 1.12
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Family Fortunes: A Domestic Story is a novel written by Edward Garret that explores the intricate dynamics of a family. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the lives of the members of the Fortunes family. The patriarch of the family is a wealthy businessman who has built his fortune through hard work and determination. He is a strict and controlling figure who expects his children to follow in his footsteps and maintain the family's legacy.However, his children have different aspirations and dreams that do not align with their father's expectations. The eldest son, John, is a successful lawyer who wants to marry for love, but his father insists that he marry a woman from a wealthy family to secure their position in society. The second son, James, is an artist who struggles to find his place in the family and is often overlooked by his father. The daughter, Sarah, is a rebellious young woman who wants to break free from her family's expectations and live life on her own terms.As the story unfolds, the family is faced with a series of challenges that test their bonds and relationships. They must navigate through personal and professional struggles, while also dealing with the changing social and political landscape of the time. Through it all, they learn the importance of family and the value of staying true to oneself.Family Fortunes: A Domestic Story is a poignant and insightful novel that delves into the complexities of family relationships and the challenges of navigating societal expectations. It is a timeless tale that resonates with readers of all ages and backgrounds.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.

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