Publisher's Synopsis
In Chancery is a novel by John Galsworthy, published in 1920, and is the second book in The Forsyte Saga series. The novel follows the lives of the Forsyte family, a wealthy and influential family living in London during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. The story revolves around the marital struggles of Soames Forsyte, a successful and wealthy lawyer, and his wife Irene, who is unhappy in her marriage and seeks love and affection elsewhere. The couple's relationship is further complicated by the arrival of Irene's former lover, Bosinney, who is working on a building project for Soames. As the story unfolds, the Forsyte family becomes embroiled in a legal battle over the ownership of the building project, which ultimately leads to the dissolution of Soames and Irene's marriage. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, class, and the changing social landscape of England during the early 20th century. In Chancery is a masterful work of literature that captures the complexities and contradictions of human relationships and the social mores of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of England, the evolution of the novel as a literary form, and the enduring power of great storytelling.1920. English novelist and playwright, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1932, Galsworthy became known for his portrayal of the British upper middle class and for his social satire. The second book in Galsworthy's famous The Forsyte Saga. The novel begins: The possessive instinct never stands still. Through florescence and feud, frosts and fires, it followed the laws of progression even in the Forsyte family which had believed it fixed for ever. Nor can it be dissociated from environment any more than the quality of potato from the soil. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
