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Laurence Britten, only surviving son of your mother's sister, who died ever so long ago, like more of your relations and mine.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This profound and moving memoir offers a rare glimpse into the intertwining lives of a peculiar family of Victorian aristocrats. The book begins as widower and retired Indian civil servant Sir Edward is visited by his long-lost cousin Laurence Britten, a grizzled American businessman recently reunited with his estranged daughter, Elsie. Sir Edward agrees to take Elsie in as his ward, hoping to relieve her father and, perhaps, restore his family's dwindling wealth. However, Laurence has a secret: he's been diagnosed with a fatal illness and wants the family to look after his daughter after he's gone. Thus begins a complex web of familial obligations, social maneuvering, and evolving affections. The author deftly explores the social and financial pressures of Victorian society and the often-complicated nature of love and loyalty within families. This book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity and the enduring power of family bonds. 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 # 9780259101567_0
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