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Disorder and ruin fascinate yet depress'me. I felt the need for air and perspective and so went out into the yard. Soon I was busy at the problems before us. A small passageway between the kitchen and the main dwelling had been closed. This must be knocked out to restore the charm of covered ways meant to pro tect servants from the weather. The roof needed paint ing, window sllls had rotted away, blinds were hang ing askew or missing entirely; but I told myself that these were superficial things after all. The house, built of solid brick, was surely sound. How long it took me to finish these calculations I have no way of knowing. I merely wandered to the front of the house, thinking Ellen would be there. She was not there. This seem ingly trivial fact contained for us the mystery of all fatality. It gave the slight jar to the door which even then was closing to shut us off from the natural world. The fateful moments of [life are never discerned as they occur. Nor are they ever dramatic. At best they count as unimportant trifles to be brushed aside or for gotten. But later, when it is too late, we see them for what they are: signposts. It is for this reason they go unnoted. A sign points the way. It makes no com ment on the end of the journey.
I called Ellen's name. The tenant's wife came to the door and said, Ellen's in here.
I looked at her coldly. Whom do you mean? I asked. Mrs. Brent?
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. A young couple, Henry and Ellen, embark on an ambitious project to restore a dilapidated ancestral estate known as The Grove. Fueled by a vision of idyllic country living and a desire to reconnect with their family history, they move into the decaying mansion despite its numerous challenges. As they confront the realities of rural life and the overwhelming task of renovation, their initial enthusiasm begins to wane, revealing underlying tensions and doubts about their decision. Set against the backdrop of a changing American landscape, this book delves into the complexities of marriage, ambition, and the enduring power of the past. The author skillfully weaves together themes of disillusionment, societal transformation, and the struggle for identity as the couple grapples with the physical and psychological burdens of their undertaking. Henry's growing obsession with the estate's original owner, Major Brent, a figure of both admiration and resentment, further complicates their efforts and raises questions about the true nature of their connection to the property. Through vivid descriptions and insightful character portrayals, this book offers a thought-provoking exploration of the human desire for meaning and belonging in a world increasingly defined by progress and uncertainty. The author's keen observations on the challenges of rural life and the often-illusory nature of nostalgia provide a timeless reflection on the enduring conflict between tradition and modernity. Ultimately, the couple's journey toward restoring The Grove becomes a powerful metaphor for the search for identity and the elusive nature of the American dream. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243264605_0
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