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Verner's Pride

Verner's Pride

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General Parenting

ISBN10: 9368095159
ISBN13: 9789368095156
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Nov 1 2024
Pages: 678
Weight: 1.70
Height: 1.49 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Verner's Pride by Mrs. Henry Wood is a 19th-century novel that explores themes of inheritance, family conflict, societal expectations, and personal tragedy. The story focuses on the Verner family, particularly the aging patriarch, who is concerned about the future of his estate. Amidst family tensions, he decides to pass the legacy to his younger son, despite complications involving the elder son, who is far away. The family's complex dynamics are further strained by issues of societal class and duty, as the family's servants, especially a maid, play crucial roles in the unfolding drama. A key event occurs when the maid, caught in an emotional and precarious situation, meets a tragic end. Her troubled interactions with various members of the household, as well as her connection to a local young man, contribute to her untimely death. This tragedy triggers a series of events that expose hidden secrets, unravel relationships, and ignite conflict within the family. Themes of guilt, mystery, and betrayal take center stage, as the family struggles to cope with the emotional aftermath and the consequences of their actions.

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