Publisher's Synopsis
The Hallam Succession is a novel written by Amelia E. Barr. The story is set in the late 19th century in England, and revolves around the Hallam family, who are wealthy landowners. The patriarch of the family, Sir John Hallam, has recently died, leaving behind a large estate and a complicated will. The will stipulates that the estate will be split between his two sons, Charles and Robert, with the condition that they must live together on the estate for at least five years. The novel follows the Hallam family as they navigate the challenges of living together and running the estate. Charles and Robert have always had a strained relationship, and tensions between them only increase as they try to work together. Meanwhile, their sister, Lady Mildred, is struggling with her own problems, including a difficult marriage and a secret love affair. As the story unfolds, the Hallam family must confront a series of crises, including a devastating fire that destroys part of the estate, a scandal involving Lady Mildred, and a bitter legal battle over the will. Through it all, the family members must learn to work together and put aside their differences in order to preserve their legacy and secure their future. Overall, The Hallam Succession is a gripping family drama that explores themes of love, loyalty, and the complexities of inheritance. Barr's vivid descriptions of the English countryside and the Hallam estate bring the story to life, while her nuanced portrayal of the characters makes them feel like real people with relatable struggles and flaws.But her situation was extremely painful, and many openly sympathized with Antony. ""To leave such a bit o' property as Hallam to a lass!"" was against every popular tradition and feeling. Antony was regarded as a wronged man; and Richard as a plotting interloper, who added to all his other faults the unpardonable one of being a foreigner, ""with a name that no Yorkshireman iver did hev?"" This public sympathy, which he could see in every face and feel in every hand-shake, somewhat consoled Antony for the indifference his wife manifested on the subject.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.