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The House of Baltazar
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General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025372440
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 404
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.83 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The House of Baltazar is a compelling novel that explores themes of self-exile, intellectual pursuit, and the transformative power of duty. The story centers on John Baltazar, a man of extraordinary intellect who, following a personal scandal, retreats from British society to spend twenty years in China. Upon his return to England, he chooses to live in absolute isolation on the remote moors, accompanied only by his loyal servant, Quong Ho. So profound is his seclusion that he remains entirely unaware of the outbreak of the Great War until it literally crashes into his life.
The narrative takes a dramatic turn when Baltazar is forced back into the modern world, discovering not only the global conflict but also the existence of a son he never knew. As he navigates the complexities of a changed society and the demands of wartime patriotism, Baltazar must reconcile his past mistakes with his newfound responsibilities. William J. Locke masterfully portrays a man's journey from detached scholarship to active engagement with humanity. The House of Baltazar stands as a poignant study of character and a vivid depiction of the British home front during one of history's most turbulent eras.
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