Salthaven (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

William Wymark Jacobs

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0366503421 ISBN 13: 9780366503421

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

In a quiet harbor town, a family’s routine masks hidden loyalties, jealousy, and a creeping threat to happiness.

Set against a close-knit office world and the domestic sphere, this tale follows Hartley and his colleagues as quiet lives collide with marriage, status, and the pull of the sea. The story builds from everyday moments—work, family duties, and small acts of care—into a mood of suspense and moral tension.

With a smart eye for social norms and a knack for sharp dialogue, the book blends workplace drama with the uneasy questions of pride, generosity, and what happens when plans go awry in the faces of those we think we know.

• Focus on character-driven interactions at work, at home, and along the riverfront.


• Explore tensions around marriage, duty, and social expectations.


• Watch how small decisions ripple into larger consequences.


• Enjoy brisk pacing, wry humor, and a atmosphere of quiet menace.

Ideal for readers who enjoy classic tales of family, class, and fate set in a vividly drawn seaside world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0366503421
• ISBN 13: 9780366503421
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 341